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Ancient Greek History Rewritten by a Quarter Million Years

In June 2023, an archaeological find in the Peloponnese rewrote ancient Greek history, in one of the most sensational discoveries of the decade. Stone tools dating back to the Lower Palaeolithic period, estimated to be around 3.3 million to 300,000...

Top Archaeological Discoveries of 2023 in Greece

2023 was a remarkable year for archaeological discoveries in Greece, with several significant findings that shed light on the country's rich history. These remarkable finds highlight the wealth of archaeological treasures that still lie hidden beneath the surface of Greece,...

The Last Great General of Ancient Greece

Alexander the Great, Philip of Macedon, Themistocles, Leonidas, Lysaner, Pyrrhus of Epirus, and Pericles are all names that stir in the popular imagination when the discussion turns to the greatest military leaders of ancient Greece. However, one name is missing...

Rhinoceros, Elephant Bones from Paleolithic Age Uncovered in Greece

Several paleolithic sites dating from 700 thousand years ago have been discovered during excavations at the Megalopolis lignite mine, in Arcadia, southern Greece. According to a statement by the Greek Ministry of Culture on Thursday the sites "offer a unique...

Elephants Roamed Paleolothic-Era Greece

Researchers uncovered a Paleolithic elephant butchering site in Greece, near the modern-day city of Megalopolis. The ancient site was found at an archaeological site known as Marathousa 1, and it was determined that it was used by hunters who wanted...