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In this photo, distributed by the Greek Police on Thursday, April 24, 2025, seized ancient artifacts are placed on display in Police Headquarters in Athens following the arrest of six suspected ...

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The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...

All are thought to date from various periods of ancient Greek history and will be assessed by a state archaeological service. Police also confiscated metal detectors and scanning equipment ...

This unique clay tablet, dating to the 6th century BCE and now housed in the British Museum, is more than just geography – it’s a blend of cosmology and mythology. Carved in cuneiform script ...