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Discovery of Ancient Port Infrastructure at Asini: Findings That Reshape Mediterranean Maritime History

Discovery of Ancient Port Infrastructure at Asini: Findings That Reshape Mediterranean Maritime History

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the submerged site of Asini, located near Tolo in Argolis, Greece, where an international team of underwater archaeologists has uncovered significant remnants of an ancient port infrastructure. This finding is expected to transform our understanding of maritime history in the Mediterranean. The research is part of a larger underwater

Hundreds of Lydia coins rescued from smugglers in Greece are returning to Türkiye

Hundreds of Lydia coins rescued from smugglers in Greece are returning to Türkiye

Greek customs officials seized 1,055 Lydia coins that were minted between the 7th century BC and the 5th century BC. During a search at the Kipi Border Gate in Greece, experts, including Numismatist Ülkü Devecioğlu and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Köker from the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, discovered that among the silver coins,

Large circular monument discovered during airport construction in Crete

Large circular monument discovered during airport construction in Crete

A large circular monument was discovered during the excavation works for an airport on Greece’s largest island of Crete. The discovery was announced as unique by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Construction of the international airport is underway on the summit of Papoura Hill, northwest of the town of Kastelli. The circular monument structure dates

Elgin marbles

Türkiye backs Athens’ demand for the return of the Elgin Marbles from the UK

Türkiye supports the return of the Elgin marbles to Greece, which were taken to Britain by Thomas Bruce, the Scottish Lord of Elgin, who served as British Ambassador to Istanbul between 1801 and 1812. Elgin argued that the statues were in danger of destruction and should be taken to England for preservation. The move sparked