Archaeologists have unearthed a fabulous Roman-era odeon at Lissos on Crete. The Greek Ministry of Tourism and Sport.
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Minoan Koumasa Site Open to Visitors Sunday, September 9
The Crete archaeological site of Minoan Koumasa will be open for visitors of all ages on Sunday, September 9, from 5 to 7 pm
For Crete Visitors: The New Archaeological Museum of Chania Beckons
The Archaeological Museum of Chania in Crete reopened its doors at its new premises in Halepa, a state-of-the-art edifice of 6,000 sqm.
What If the Secrets of Keftiu Could Rescue Humanity’s Future?
We must look into our past, perhaps at the mysterious Keftiu, to search for the ideal path for our society.
New Archaeological Finds Stir Interest In Alexander the Great Tomb
The discovery of a bust of Alexander the Great in Egypt has stirred new interest in finding the final resting place of the Greek conqueror.
“Islands of the Winds” Exhibition Opens at Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress
The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.
Drive to Save University of Sheffield Archaeology Goes Viral
News the University of Sheffield may close down its archaeology school has shocked archaeologists and students worldwide.
Sissi Archaeological Project to Move Forward in 2021
The Sissi Archaeological Project moves forward in 2021 unearthing the secrets of the Minoans.
365 Anno Domini – The Faint Echoes of a Dead Atlantis
An earthquake in 365 A.D. destroyed every city in Crete. It was the telltale echo of a much more devastating event nearly 2,000 years before.
British School and Fitch Laboratory to Host Ceramic Petrology Course
From 24 May to 4 June 2021, the Fitch Laboratory will hold a two-week postgraduate training course Introduction to Ceramic Petrology Course 2021.
Eight Ancient Tombs Unearthed in the Peloponnese
Eight tombs have been unearthed by archaeologists in a recent salvage excavation by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia.
Researchers Find Perfection At the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
A team of scientists has finally discovered the secret of the perfect acoustics of the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.
Archaeologist Discover Another Treasure Trove at Saqqara [Video]
Egyptian archaeologists have made a stunning discovery by unearthing yet another treasure trove of ancient coffins south of Cairo.
An Appeal for Help: Professor Helena Tomas’ Life & Work Must Continue
Dr. Helena Tomas, one of the world’s foremost archaeologists, needs our help with therapy following a catastrophic illness.
Greece’s Culture Minister Briefed on Epidaurus Asclepeion Dig Progress
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni visited the Epidaurus Asclepeion archaeological site for a briefing yesterday.
Crete’s Ancient Sunken City of Olus Gives Up More Secrets
Underwater excavations off Crete island are revealing more facts about the sunken city of Olous, off Elounda.
An Empyrean Whisper: The Fate of the Mysterious Minoans
Beyond the science, the religion and the spirit of the Minoans speak of an unimaginable Utopia lost, and the fate of the Minoans.
Dec. 9th in Athens: ‘In the Shadow of the Minotaur’ With Dr. Jan Driessen
Coming December 9th to the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, Dr. Jan Driessen with a lecture on the archaeological finds at Sissi, Crete.
Greece’s Naxos Island May Have Been Inhabited 200,000 Years Ago
Neanderthals and early humans may have made it to the Greek island of Naxos, about 24 miles south of Mykonos, some 200,000 years ago.
King Sarpedon and Rumors of Empires Lost and Won
Scholars unveil more and more to help us understand antiquity. But our legacy remains in the ethereal playground of King Sarpedon.