Archeological Sites
Ancient Greece
Ancient DNA Proves Griffin Warrior Was Greek
In a remarkable new revelation, recent studies by the University of Cincinnati show that the Griffin Warrior was of Greek descent. The results, which the journal Science published, were part of a three-part study overseen by Harvard University, disputing...
Archaeology
Burial Gifts Discovery at Infant’s Grave a First at Ancient Greek City
Archeologists at the ancient Greek city of Kelenderis on the Turkish coast have, for the first time,
discovered burial gifts, including glass bracelets, at a child's grave along with a furnace for tile production.
The skeleton of the boy had four...
Archaeology
Greek Archaeological Sites to Shut Down Midday During Heatwave
Archaeological sites with extended summer visiting hours will be shut down in the middle of the day as of Wednesday, and for as long as the heatwave lasts, the Ministry of Culture said.
"Due to the expected heatwave, as of...
Greece
Archaeological Sites and Museums Start Summer Hours of Operation
It might not have been noticed by many, but over the last weekend, Greece's archaeological sites and museums started their summer seasonal hours of operation. However, the revised opening hours were not clearly coordinated and left many confused.
The Culture Ministry...
Archaeology
Greece's Archaeological Service Announces Free Entrance to Archaeological Sites and Museums on November 21
Exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and visits to workshops are included in the agenda of the Archaeological Service on November 21.
The events are organized by the Association of Greek Archaeologists along with its members and the culture ministry employees and concern the...
Archaeology
Free Full Moon Events Commence Around Greece on August 17
A series of events are planned in sites and museums throughout the country on five nights around the August full moon, which falls on August 18.
The ministry of culture is opening 116 monuments, sites and museums, free of charge,...
Archaeology
Significant Increase in Visitors and Revenue at Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites
A significant increase exceeding 20% in the attendance as well as the revenue of museums and archaeological sites across Greece in the first seven months of 2014, documented the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
ELSTAT data showed that 22.1% more people visited museums during...