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New archaeological treasures unearthed: Another statue and other finds at the excavation near the Herodeion

A male torso and fragments of the marble statue of Hermes discovered days ago come to light

The return of the Parthenon Sculptures: The Fagan fragment, key to the deal

Based on the legal formalities for the return from Sicily of a small fragment of the eastern frieze of the Parthenon in 2022, the dialogue with the British Museum is progressing - The negotiations between the directors of the Acropolis Museum & the British Museum - The five critical phases

Why the statue of Hermes is a significant discovery and what it reveals about Roman-era Athens (photos)

Two renowned archaeologists explain to protothema.gr, emphasizing its connection to the famous Proclus House - See photos and topographic maps

Christos Mastoras: Premiere of “Yparho” (video-photos)

More than 1,200 people watched the film about the life of Stelios Kazantzidis

Hagia Sophia: The iconic dome is being dismantled – What’s happening with the monument

The historical dome of Hagia Sophia is being dismantled as part of restoration works – What the responsible committee says and the position of Greece’s Ministry of Culture

Provocative article in The Times: “We’ve lost our marbles over Ancient Greece” – Why the marbles shouldn’t be returned”

Contrary to the climate of agreement emerging between the two governments, a columnist for the British newspaper expresses opposition to any scenario involving the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece

MoC: Treasure trove of antiquities in central Athens – See photos

Antiquities packaged in old cardboard boxes, some wrapped in newspapers from the 1940s, have been uncovered

A marble statue of the young god Hermes was discovered in a natural gas excavation near the Herodeion

The statue depicts a nude male figure in the style of Hermes Ludovisi. It was housed within a structure made of rectangular bricks and was found in relatively good condition

Halkidiki: The Petralona cave and Museum fully restored, revealing secrets of the Paleolithic era

The Petralona Cave, where the oldest human remains in Greece were discovered

Mendoni to Danikas: The Parthenon Sculptures will return, but it will take time because both sides have red lines

The Minister of Culture talks about the final phase of negotiations with the British and the issues with the archaeological finds at the Thessaloniki Metro and the Elliniko development

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