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Archaeological discovery: The unknown “Alexandria” on an island in Kuwait

The recent discoveries on Failaka Island, at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, confirm the presence of the Macedonians there, who, recognizing its strategic importance, turned it into a Greek military outpost – The new findings and the conclusions of Greek archaeologists

The “Pompeii of Greece” that was buried by the Santorini volcano 5,000 years ago

The unique findings from the excavations at Akrotiri reveal an advanced civilization, which, along with the Minoan, was the most sophisticated in the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age. Undeniable witnesses to this are the exquisite frescoes, unique jewelry, buildings & works of art

New impressive findings in Philippi – The embedded statue found during fire safety works (photos)

The latest works brought to the surface small and large "secrets" of the ancient city - A large public building, public baths, workshops and houses, some of what the archaeologists saw and recorded

4,000-year-old tombs and statues from the time of Pharaoh Hatshepsut discovered by archaeologists in Egypt – See photos

The discoveries cover the period from the 15th dynasty to the powerful 18th dynasty, including pharaohs such as Hatshepsut and Tutankhamen

Archaeological Discovery: This was the true face of the Marbled King

The history and characteristics of the unique surviving portrait of the last byzantine emperor, Constantine Palaiologos, confirming his family's connection to the historic monastery of the Archangels in Aigialeia - A landmark discovery in Byzantine archaeology in the last 20 years

Greece handed over an archaeological treasure seized in Evros to Turkey (Photos)

A Turkish citizen had attempted to illegally import the ancient coins into Greece

The amulet that rewrites the history of Christianity in northern Europe

The existence of the amulet shows that Christianity had spread early in Germany, far from the eastern Mediterranean where it appeared

Hadrian’s Aqueduct: A 1,863-year-old Roman solution to Athens’ water scarcity problem

The history of the aqueduct-monument, unknown to many, commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian - It spans eight municipalities of Attica over a length of 24 kilometers and is being revived to supply the capital with one million cubic meters of water annually, exclusively for irrigation

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

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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