Excavations in the ancient city of Leucas have brought to light the first theater discovered in the Ionian Islands. This majestic monument, situated in a privileged position, dominates the landscape of the ancient city and offers an exceptional testimony to the cultural and architectural splendor of the era. Founded in the late 7th century BCE […]
Greek Islands
Posted inIron Age Archaeology
Longest Known Inscription in the Undeciphered Linear A Script of Minoan civilization, Found on an Ivory Scepter in Knossos
A team of archaeologists has discovered in Knossos, on the Greek island of Crete, the longest Linear A inscription found to date. The script appears on a circular ivory object with an attached handle, discovered in a context of clear religious significance within a Neopalatial building. Besides providing the longest inscription in this yet-to-be-deciphered system, […]
Posted inAncient Greece
Poliochne, the First City of Europe, Was the Nemesis and Rival of Troy Situated Across From It
In the history of humanity, early settlements provide a fascinating glimpse into the development of civilization. One such place is Poliochne (in Greek Πολιόχνη), an ancient city located on the eastern coast of the island of Lemnos in the Aegean Sea. Considered the oldest city in Europe, Poliochne flourished during the Late Copper Age and […]
Posted inAncient Greece, Art
The Roman Mausoleum of Episkopi, which contained the sealed tomb of a woman named Neiko, has reached our times almost intact
In the heart of the Aegean Sea, on the quiet and solitary island of Sikinos, stands an architectural jewel that has witnessed two thousand years of history: the Mausoleum of Episkopi. This monument, dating back to the 3rd century AD, is not only a reflection of the grandeur of ancient Rome but also a window […]
Posted inGeography, Travel
Othonoi, the westernmost island of Greece, is the mythical Ogygia from The Odyssey
In the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea, 47 nautical miles east of Italy’s Cape Santa Maria di Leuca, lies Othonoi (Οθωνοί in Greek), an island that blends history, mythology, and unparalleled natural beauty. Recognized as the westernmost point of Greece, Othonoi is the largest and most populated of the Diapontia Islands. For mythology enthusiasts, […]
Posted inAncient Greece, Travel
The colossal Portara of Naxos is all that remains of what was to be the largest temple in the Aegean
The Portara is one of the most iconic monuments on the Greek island of Naxos, located in the Cyclades. This gigantic marble gateway, which stands on a small peninsula facing the city of Naxos, is all that remains of an ambitious architectural project: a temple (never completed) dedicated to the god Apollo, at the very […]
Posted inClassical Archaeology
Findings on the Greek islands of Despotiko and Tsimindiri in the Cyclades include a tomb from the late 4th millennium BC and other structures
This year’s archaeological campaign on the Greek islands of Despotiko (the ancient Prepesinthos) and Tsimindiri, in the Cyclades, concluded with significant discoveries that shed new light on the region’s history. This excavation, led by archaeologist Giannos Kouragios under the supervision of the Directorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, was conducted over six weeks, from May […]
Posted inBronze Age Archaeology
Two Deep Ritual Wells from the Bronze Age Sealed with Calcium Carbonate, Discovered on the Island of Cephalonia
In a strategic location on the island of Cephalonia, in the “Kotroni” Lakithra region, significant archaeological findings have emerged. Under the direction of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Cephalonia and Ithaca, archaeological investigations have focused on this area due to its potential to reveal significant remains from the Late Bronze Age. The excavation began following […]
Posted inBronze Age Archaeology
Mycenaean Purple Dye Workshop Discovered on Greek Island of Aegina
An archaeological discovery on the Greek island of Aegina has unveiled a Mycenaean purple dye workshop from the Late Bronze Age, offering new insights into the ancient production of this valuable pigment. This significant find was reported in an open-access study in the journal PLOS ONE by Lydia Berger from the Paris Lodron University of […]
Posted inAncient Greece
Lelantine War, the First Conflict Involving Greek Cities that no One won and whose Existence is Disputed
In ancient Greece, between 710 and 650 BC, a significant military conflict known as the Lelantine War took place. The main players were the city-states of Chalcis and Eretria, located on the island of Euboea. According to ancient sources, the initial cause of the conflict was a dispute over control of the fertile Lelantine Plain, […]
