Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
Unlocking the Past, Guiding the Future
After more than a century of uncertainty and more than a decade of methodical excavation, archaeologists have revealed the ancient theater of Lefkada—an extraordinary cultural monument and the only known theater of its kind in Greece’s Ionian Islands. Hidden for…
Recent archaeological discoveries in the ancient city of Philippi in northern Greece have revealed its long history. These findings, unearthed during the ongoing fire safety and water distribution works at the site, offer a glimpse into the glorious past of…
In the shallow waters of Santa Maria del Focallo, near Ispica in Sicily, archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old shipwreck alongside six ancient anchors. The discovery was conducted during a three-week underwater excavation that concluded in September. The excavation was led…
Archaeologists have uncovered a pair of ancient wells on the Greek island of Cephalonia. The discovery, announced by Greece’s Ministry of Culture and Sports on August 2, reveals the wells’ intricate design and their potential roles in both material extraction…
A stunning mosaic floor dating back to the Late Classical period has been unearthed in Eretria, Greece, during the installation of a new water pipeline. The discovery, announced by the Greek Ministry of Culture, was made in the heart of…
In the early 1930s, the University of Cincinnati embarked on a historic excavation at Troy, led by prominent archaeologists Carl Blegen, Marion Rawson, and John L. Caskey. This monumental project unearthed nine distinct periods of reconstruction, revealing evidence of a…
Archaeologists recently embarked on an underwater expedition in the Mediterranean Sea to explore the famed Antikythera shipwreck, a site that dates back over 2,000 years Located in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece, this Roman-era wreck, discovered by…
The Acropolis of Athens, a renowned archaeological site known for the iconic Parthenon, continues to reveal new insights into its ancient history. A recent publication in the American Journal of Archaeology by Merle Langdon from the University of Tennessee and…
A recent study led by the University of Pisa has revealed revolutionary findings about the origins of agricultural technology in Europe. Through advanced analytical methods, researchers have discovered that threshing sledges, an essential tool in separating grain from straw, were…
A team of archaeologists from the Greek Ministry of Culture, Piraeus and Islands Antiquities Inspection, and the Swiss Archaeological School in Greece have unveiled significant findings atop Mount Ellanio, the tallest peak on the Greek island of Aegina. The mountain,…
