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To the Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus…
A rare 2,000 year old commemorative inscription dedicated to the Emperor Hadrian was uncovered in Jerusalem.
Erimi-Laonin: Roofed domestic units and unusual burial customs
The 2014 fieldwork season undertaken by the Italian Archaeological Mission at the site of Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou focused on three significant areas of the Bronze Age occupation.
Finding the Sphinx’s head only makes the Amphipolis riddle more complex
The new astonishing finds puzzle archaeologists even more. Was the tomb looted in antiquity? How many burials did it contain?
Four Nymphs on a clay relief plaque
A clay relief plaque depicting four Nymphs was chosen by the 33rd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of Preveza and Arta to be presented as the exhibit of the month.
Greek Scientific Research “under attack”
The Greek Research Community strongly protests against the new research policy that affects the Greek research landscape and launches a petition so as to immediately withdraw the Draft Law for for Research, Technology and Innovation.
Mummy remains refute antiquity of ankylosing spondylitis
In a new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, the claimed diagnoses of ankylosing spondylitis thought to have affected members of the ancient Egyptian royal families is being refuted.
Ancient evolution echoed in modern crocs
Crocodiles which lived millions of years ago developed in similar ways to modern species, Edinburgh research has shown.
Austrians are interested in archaeology
Austrians are interested in archaeology, a recent research revealed.
Quadriga from the collection of Theophil Hansen at the Acropolis Museum
The quadriga with the goddess Nike from the collection of Theophil Hansen will be presented at the Acropolis Museum.
Parthenon marbles reunification: All factors weighed
“We have not decided to go to trial. We have decided to exhaust the procedure with UNESCO” stated Minister of Culture and Sports, K. Tasoulas.
Persephone’s abduction by Pluto is depicted on the mosaic
The third figure of the mosaic revealed on Kasta Hill, Amphipolis, on Sunday, was uncovered yesterday, behind the bearded man: it is Persephone, queen of the Underworld.
Late Bronze Age cultic activity in Ancient Canaan
Archaeologists working at Israel’s Tel Burna site described their latest discoveries at the annual meeting of the EAA in Istanbul.
Archaeological glass artefacts shed new light on Swedish glass history
Archaeological finds of glass material from Old Lödöse, a Swedish trade centre in the High Middle Ages, call for a revision of the country’s glass history.
The oldest Parisian discovered in Tourville-la-Rivière
Scientists have recovered arm bones possibly belonging to a Neanderthal in silts close to the River Seine in France.
King Richard III’s last journey
The route for the cortege which will transport the mortal remains of King Richard III from the University of Leicester to Leicester Cathedral next March, has been announced.
Bronze remains of Iron Age chariot discovered
Team uncovers a matching set of decorated bronze parts from a 2nd or 3rd century BC Celtic chariot at Burrough Hill Iron Age hillfort.
Pafos: Excavations at Prastio focused on prehistoric remains
This season the team targeted the prehistoric remains from this long-lived site.
‘Vampire grave’ found in Perperikon
The skeleton of a young man pinned down through the chest with an iron rod was unearthed by Bulgarian archaeologists at the Thracian site of Perperikon
Spectacular Viking treasure hoard found in Scotland
One of the most important Viking hoards ever found in Scotland has just been announced.
David Hill about the Parthenon sculptures: “Greece should consider a legal claim”
Greece should claim the Parthenon sculptures legally, according to the Chairman of the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures David Hill.
Philippoi 1914-2014
The exhibition "Philippoi 1914-2014: 100 years of research by the French School at Athens" narrates the history of excavations and surveys at Philippoi.
Impressive mosaic floor revealed on Kasta hill
During the ongoing excavations on the Kasta hill a mosaic floor has been revealed behind the Caryatids, measuring 4.5x3m.
Greek Bronze Age ended 100 years earlier than thought
Conventional estimates for the collapse of the Aegean civilization may be incorrect by up to a century, according to new radiocarbon analyses.