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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

Rethymno: Fire protection system for the Minoan Palace center in monastiraki

The Ministry of Culture is proceeding with the project aimed at safeguarding and upgrading the archaeological site

Karditsa: Protection and promotion of Mycenaean tomb

The 1400 BC tomb, discovered in 1917, is being preserved and enhanced through a series of projects, improving visitor access and experience

Didymoteicho: The Ministry of Culture initiates restoration of the Historic Castle

The works will be carried out based on the research program developed in collaboration with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Nafplio: Restoration of the Ottoman baths building begins, preserving historic architecture

The Ministry of Culture initiates the restoration of the Ottoman Baths in Nafplio, a key 18th-century monument, under a cultural development program

Zakynthos Museum: A new look following restoration and modernization by the Ministry of Culture

It houses significant exhibits of post-Byzantine art and modern painting

Mitsotakis visits Nafplio – Inspects restoration of historic St. Nicholas church

See photos from the Prime Minister's visit to Nafplio

“Edesa: Restoration of the Archaeological site at Varosi Square by the Ministry of Culture

It includes sections of the city's historic fortifications, spanning from the Hellenistic to the Late Byzantine period

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