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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:47:37 GMT
Contrary to what most archaeologists declare, the amphorae that are found in ancient Greek shipwrecks were not only used for carrying wine and olive oil. Genetic analysis in amphorae that are kept in Athens reveal that the ancient Greeks were trading many other products, from nuts and legumes to ginger.
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Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:11:09 GMT
A marble statue was recently discovered during restoration works in the surrounding area of the Small Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, which is located just a walking distance from the seaside village of Ancient Epidaurus.
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Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:46:25 GMT
EasyJet launches a new route to the Greek island of Kefalonia from London Gatwick Airport. Flights will operate from April 28th, 2012 till the end of October 2012.
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Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:13:19 GMT
The Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles has agreed to return two very important ancient works to their birthplace, Greece, after 40 years of captivity.
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Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:32:22 GMT
The contract for the creation of the Educational Astronomy Park in Mount Orliakas, Grevena, has recently been signed by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Municipality of Grevena.
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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:48:40 GMT
The small fortress of Bourtzi located at the entrance of the port of Nafplion, symbol of the Greek Revolution of 1821, will come alive again after many years of abandonment.
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Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:50:50 GMT
Two ancient silver coins and one copper are the most important findings of the underwater archeological research that was conducted recently at the Mentor Shipwreck by the Ephorate of Underwater Archaeology.
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Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:22:44 GMT
Stuck for centuries at the doorstep of the temple of Apollo at the location Mandra of Despotiko, a small island opposite Antiparos, the other half of a Parian Kouros, was finally found underground and came to light after 26 centuries.
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Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:36:21 GMT
A new tribute for Santorini: Travel & Leisure magazine ranks Santorini in the first place among a list of magnificent island destinations for the year 2011.
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Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:03:52 GMT
A British tourist aged 18 lost his life last night, as he was stabbed in the heart by a local taxi driver in the tourist resort of Laganas!
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Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:01:20 GMT
The entire island of Simi and the small rocky surrounding islets were recently declared as archaeological sites by the Central Archeological Council, involving 159 monuments and locations.
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Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:15:10 GMT
The alternative island of Santorini Greece is included in the Thomas Cook list with top 11 destinations for 2011.
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Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:02:13 GMT
Between piles of books and hundreds of original writings which have been kept for many years, Dimitris Kalokiris has decided to share the story about his close friendship with the renowned Greek poet Odysseas Elytis.
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Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:11:30 GMT
Two new museums are about to adorn the modern city of Athens, after the decision of the Hellenic Board of Museums on the foundation of these significant cultural centers.
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Fri, 27 May 2011 13:26:07 GMT
The Archeological Council is pressing things for the opening of the Archeological Museum of Heraklion that remains closed for many years now.
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