Hellenistic period

Ancient Library With Unparalleled Architecture Found in Stratonikeia, Marble City of Gladiators

24 June 2025

An ancient marvel, unique in design and history, is being unearthed in the heart of southwest Türkiye. Archaeologists working in...

The School of Homer site in Ithaca, identified as the sanctuary of Odysseus. Credit: Χρ. Μαραμπέα / Greek Ministry of Culture

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Archaeologists Unveil Sanctuary of Odysseus on Ithaca: A Monumental Discovery Rooted in Myth and History

15 June 2025

A major archaeological breakthrough on the Greek island of Ithaca has brought new clarity to the island’s legendary past. Researchers...

The sarcophagus features Eros heads, the Greek god of love, uncovered in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, Muğla, southwestern Türkiye. Credit: AA

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2,000-Year-Old Garlanded Sarcophagus Unearthed in City of Gladiators

2 May 2025

A remarkably well-preserved, 2,000-year-old sarcophagus adorned with intricate garlands has been discovered during ongoing excavations in the ancient city of...

Aerial view captured by drone showcasing the gymnasium unearthed during excavations in Agrigento, with the auditorium (Hörsaal) prominently positioned at the center. Credit: Thomas Lappi – Monika Trümper / FU Berlin, Institut für Klassische Archäologie.

Classical Archeology, News

The Oldest Semicircular Classroom in the Greek World Unearthed in Sicily

21 April 2025

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in southern Sicily, an international team of researchers has uncovered an extraordinary ancient classroom that...

Excavation north of Nahal Zohar. Credit: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority

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A 2,200-Year-Old Monumental Pyramidal Structure Discovered in the Judean Desert

26 March 2025

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a monumental pyramidal structure in the Judean Desert, dating back 2,200...

Remains of Pottery jars discovered from the Hellenistic courtyard site. Credit: KUNA

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Significant Archaeological Discovery on Failaka Island: Hellenistic Courtyard and Building Unearthed

17 February 2025

The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) has announced a remarkable archaeological find on Failaka Island, revealing a...

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Archaeologists have unearthed part of Hadrian’s Aqueduct, one of the Largest Hydraulic Works of the 2nd century AD, and Extremely Rare Greek Coins

11 January 2024

Archaeologists have unearthed part of Hadrian’s aqueduct, one of the largest hydraulic works of the 2nd century AD, and a...

Anatolian Archeology, News

A Dancing Muses statue 2175 years old was found in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the city of eternal loves

7 December 2023

The latest discovery in the ongoing excavations in the Ancient City of Stratonikeia, known as the city of eternal loves...

The perfectly preserved bronze mirror. Photo: Yoli Schwartz, Israel Antiquities Authority

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A courtesan ‘hetaira’ tomb was discovered in a burial cave during excavations in Via Hebron

27 September 2023

During excavations in the Via Hebron in Jerusalem, a burial cave containing the tomb of a courtesan (hetaira in Ancient...

Anatolian Archeology, News

The three-headed statue of Goddess Hecate discovered in Turkey’s Mersin

18 August 2023

In the ancient city of Kelenderis in Mersin, located in the south of Turkey, the statue of the 3-headed goddess...

Ancient Library With Unparalleled Architecture Found in Stratonikeia, Marble City of Gladiators

Archaeologists Unveil Sanctuary of Odysseus on Ithaca: A Monumental Discovery Rooted in Myth and History

2,000-Year-Old Garlanded Sarcophagus Unearthed in City of Gladiators

The Oldest Semicircular Classroom in the Greek World Unearthed in Sicily

A 2,200-Year-Old Monumental Pyramidal Structure Discovered in the Judean Desert

Significant Archaeological Discovery on Failaka Island: Hellenistic Courtyard and Building Unearthed

Archaeologists have unearthed part of Hadrian’s Aqueduct, one of the Largest Hydraulic Works of the 2nd century AD, and Extremely Rare Greek Coins

A Dancing Muses statue 2175 years old was found in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, known as the city of eternal loves

A courtesan ‘hetaira’ tomb was discovered in a burial cave during excavations in Via Hebron

The three-headed statue of Goddess Hecate discovered in Turkey’s Mersin

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