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Odysseus was worshipped as a god in Ithaca during the Hellenistic period, and the striking revelations from archaeological research

Recent archaeological research at the School of Homer in northern Ithaca has uncovered a monumental complex with the characteristics of a sanctuary and palace directly linked to Odysseus. Inscriptions bearing his name, along with the continuous use of the site from the Mycenaean to the Roman period, confirm that the hero was not only a mythological figure, but a historical person who was also worshipped as a god

Paros: New archaeological discoveries at the ancient sculpture workshop in Parikia – See photos

Systematic excavations since the mid-1980s have revealed new findings regarding the dating and function of the ancient sculpture workshop located at Floga, Parikia, Paros

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

Eight tombs from classical to Hellenistic period unearthed in the Peloponnese

The oldest one is estimated to date to the 4th century BC

Last of the Kings of Egypt: The Ptolemaic Dynasty

The Ptolemies were not native Egyptians, but Greek by descent

Rare 2,200 year-old gold earring from Hellenistic era unearthed in Israel

Excavators also found a gold bead with intricately embroidered ornamentation resembling a thin rope pattern

Women’s festivals in the Hellenistic Period to be presented in Melbourne

As part of the weekly Greek History & Culture Seminars series at the Greek Centre, Dr Kate McLardy re-examines ancient women's rituals & their importance

Ancient Greek toys discovered in Turkey (photos)

Date back to Hellenistic period

Hermitage’s “Gateway to History” exhibition at the BCM

Runs until February 26, 2017