Greek archaeologists discover theater
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Sections of an ancient Greek theater were discovered on Thursday during construction work in an Athens suburb, archaeologists said.
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Archaeologists unearthing the remains of George Washington's presidential home have discovered a hidden passageway used by his nine slaves, raising questions about whether the ruins should be incorporated into a new exhibit at the site.
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New excavations near Stonehenge have uncovered what archaeologists say was probably the village of workers who erected the monoliths.
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A stolen collection of about 100 artifacts dating back more than 7,000 years Â including what appear to be very early human portraits Â were displayed in Greece Tuesday, for the first time since being smuggled to Germany.
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Archaeologists said Thursday they have partly dug up a second-century bath complex believed to be part of the vast, luxurious residence of a wealthy Roman.
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Archaeologists have discovered extensive remains of what is believed to be an ancient marketplace with shops and a religious center at the southern edge of Athens, the Culture Ministry said Friday. The finds, in the coastal neighborhood of Voula, date from the 4th or 5th century B.C.
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A Roman statue of Atlas -- the mythical titan who carried the heavens on his shoulders -- holds clues to the long-lost work of the ancient astronomer Hipparchus, an astronomical historian said on Tuesday.
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Gladiatorial games were probably held at Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, archaeologists reveal.
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A modest archaeological museum in Aidone, Sicily, is heralding the return of two sixth-century B.C. marble sculptures.
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The National Theater of Greece has broken a tragic habit. World-renowned for its harrowing presentations of classic Greek tragedies, the century-old Athens company returned to New York this week with a comedy, ...
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A Bulgarian archaeologist has unearthed a 2,400-year-old golden mask in the tomb of an ancient Thracian king - a find he says is unrivalled in the study of classical antiquity.
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Archaeologists working in Syria find the remains of youths probably killed in a fierce battle 6,000 years ago.
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The coral-and-sea-colored Athens 2004 banners had been raised. The ancient stadium that hosts the Olympic shot put competition today had been fitted with a security camera and hardwood stands for visiting dignitaries. The remodeled and air-conditioned archeological museum that featured the god-size sculpture of Hermes of Praxiteles had opened. Outdoor booths had been stocked with sharp cheese, ...
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Archaeologists exploring the bottom of the sea off the island of Capri have found the wrecks of three ancient ships that once plied the Mediterranean between Rome and northern African colonies.
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Greece's culture minister has cleared the way for demolition of a listed architectural gem in central Athens to improve the view from the landmark new Acropolis Museum.
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An ancient Greek theater accidentally discovered by construction workers in Athens is one of the classical world's most famous lost stages.
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Archaeologists unveil the latest finds at the Saqqara necropolis, or city of the dead, near Cairo.