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THE PELOPONNESE, GREECE A go-slow corner of the Mediterranean While the starriest Greek islands – such as Santorini and Mykonos – grapple with over-tourism, forward-thinking visitors are [...]
Ancient shipwrecks in Fourni archipelago
From September 7th to 29th, the fourth period of the archaeological research of the Ephorate of Old Antiquities was completed in the Fourni Archipelago, which [...]
World’s oldest intact shipwreck discovered in Black Sea
Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the world’s oldest intact shipwreck at the bottom of the Black Sea where it appears to have [...]
New underwater discoveries in Greece reveal ancient Roman engineering
Underwater excavations at Lechaion, the ancient harbour of Corinth, provide insight into engineering by the Roman Empire Underwater archaeologist Matej Školc carefully excavates the [...]
An event held by Hellenic Navy for wartime wrecks concludes in amazing diving news!
An event held by Hellenic Navy for wartime wrecks concludes in amazing diving news! – correspondence by Gerasimos Beriatos, Instructor Trainer, MSc Media & [...]
Antikythera shipwreck yields bronze arm – and hints at spectacular haul of statues
Arm points to existence of at least seven statues from Greek shipwreck, already the source of most extensive and exciting ancient cargo ever found [...]
Shipwrecks Identify Fournoi as Significant Hub of Ancient World
Eight more underwater shipwrecks where discovered and documented around the island complex of Fournoi, during the third phase of an underwater archaeological research, bringing the [...]
What is the Antikythera Mechanism? How was this ancient ‘computer’ discovered?
by Chiara Palazzo: On this date in 1902, Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais found a corroded chunk of metal which turned out to be part of [...]
Kountoura, Cousteau Discuss Marine Research Projects in Greece
Underwater research projects and programs, as well as the promotion of Greece as a leading diving destination topped the agenda of talks between Greek Tourism [...]
The unexplored treasure of shipwrecks in the Greek Seas
An interview with Κostas Thoctarides, by Gerasimos Beriatos. Κostas Thoctarides is among the most well known Greek divers. An SSI Instructor and owner of [...]
Archaeologists connect ancient Corinth’s inner and outer harbours
Lechaion Harbour Project. Researchers from the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports and the University of Copenhagen are continuing to make important discoveries at Lechaion, [...]
Two Greek sites in 2016 top 10 archaeological discoveries
Two Greek archaeological sites, the Antikythera Man and the mass grave at Pheleron Delta were included in the top 10 discoveries for 2016 by “Archaeology” magazine. [...]
“The Antikythera Shipwreck – New Archaeological Discoveries” exhibition
The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus will be hosting for the first time the new findings from the renowned Antikythera Shipwreck. The exhibition includes more [...]
The Britannic and the Titanic: A story of two ships
The Britannic, a diver's paradise, provides clues to mysteries of the Titanic Kea, Greece - A hundred years after it sank in the Aegean, the [...]
Objects from Antikythera shipwreck to be exhibited in December
Twenty-one objects recovered in the recent underwater excavations on the Antikythera shipwreck will be exhibited for the first time as a unified set at the [...]
Underwater Ruins Off Greek Island Delos
Underwater ruins, columns and a shipwreck point to unknown treasure in the waters around Delos Archaeologists discovered a shipwreck earlier this month off the Greek island [...]
Ancient Skeleton Discovered on Antikythera Shipwreck
An international research team discovered a human skeleton during its ongoing excavation of the famous Antikythera Shipwreck (circa 65 B.C.). The shipwreck, which holds the [...]
New labs for the conservation of underwater antiquities
The new working space for the conservators of the Greek Ephorate of Marine Antiquities is open. The laboratories are housed in a building at the [...]
Underwater excavations in Argolis Valley
In the bay of the Valley in Argolida, the project "Bay Valley" is conducted in collaboration with the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and the University [...]
Pavlopetri Watch Day July 23-24, 2016
World Monuments Fund and Arch International (Alliance for the Restoration of Cultural Heritage) organize Pavlopetri Watch Day in July 23-24, 2016 in order to celebrate [...]
