Amphipolis Tomb
Archaeology
More Ancient Structures Possibly Found at Amphipolis Tomb
While people across the globe are standing on their toes waiting for the DNA analysis results on the skeleton found in Amphipolis tomb, a scientific team from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is currently mapping the geophysical situation of the area...
Archaeology
Findings of the Macroscopic Analysis of Amphipolis Skeleton January 20
Greek Ministry of Culture said the results of the macroscopic study of the skeletal material from the fourth chamber and additional information on the geophysical survey carried out in the area of the Casta hill burial complex of Amphipolis,...
Greece
10 Most Significant Moments of 2014 in Greece
There is no doubt that 2014 was an eventful year for Greece. Earthquakes, terrorists, and historic archaeological discoveries were just some of this year's most significant moments for the country. Here's a list of the 10 most significant moments...
Archaeology
Geophysical Mapping of the Casta Hill in Amphipolis
The Greek Culture Ministry issued an official statement on the geophysical and geological mapping of the Casta hill in Amphipolis where the Alexander the Great era tomb was discovered.
"The geophysical and geological mapping of Casta hill in Amphipolis started on November 11,...
Archaeology
Amphipolis Tomb Tops NBC 2014 Scientific Mysteries List
The Amphipolis tomb riddle tops the NBC list of scientific mysteries for 2014.
The tomb's discovery in Casta Hill, northern Greece, generated one of the biggest scientific questions for 2014: Who is buried in the grave that dates to the era...
Archaeology
Rumor that Amphipolis Dead is Mother of Alexander Not Substantiated
The Greek Ministry of Culture issued a statement yesterday refuting allegations that the skeleton found in the Amphipolis tomb belongs to Olympias, mother of Alexander the Great.
Recent reports said that the skeleton belongs to a woman who died at...
Archaeology
Amphipolis Included in Top Ten Discoveries of 2014
The tomb of Amphipolis was included in the “Top 10 Discoveries of 2014” list that was published in archaeology.org, a leading website in the field of archaeology. The discovery of the largest Greek tomb at Casta Hill was a...
Greece
Amphipolis Tomb Inspires Greek Computer Games
The Amphipolis tomb was the theme of the gi-Cluster Game Jam 2014, a three-day event where computer programmers competed on creating a game about the burial monument.
The gi-Cluster Game Jam 2014 that took place December 12-14 at the gi-Cluster...
Ancient Greece
Amphipolis Tomb Animated in New Breathtaking 3D Video
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A new 3D digital representation of the Amphipolis tomb at Kasta Hill, reveals stunning details of the unique and recently discovered ancient Greek tomb.
The video, created by 'AncientAthens3d' studio, achieves a full digital reconstruction of Kasta Hill, the sphinxes that...
Ancient Greece
Lingering Mysteries of the Amphipolis Tomb
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By Andrew Chugg*
Intriguing enigmas continue to envelop the story of the Amphipolis tomb, Greece . What was the gender of the occupant? When was the tomb sealed? Who was the architect of the monument? This article unravels them all.
What...