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‘Spectacular’ temple dedicated to Ancient Greek God uncovered by archaeologists: 2,700-year-old treasures found

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‘Spectacular’ temple dedicated to Ancient Greek God uncovered by archaeologists: 2,700-year-old treasures found

Archaeologists have unearthed a “spectacular” ancient temple housing hundreds of statues dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. The site, known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is located in a remote valley in Cyprus, and the uncovered artifacts are believed to date back 2,700 years. A team of German experts initially began excavating in the area … Read more

‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

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‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have discovered an “extremely rare and unusual” ancient stone amulet in Jerusalem that could change our understanding of reading and writing in antiquity. “The seal, made of black stone, is one of the most beautiful ever discovered in excavations in ancient Jerusalem,” Yuval Baruch and Navot Rom, directors of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), said in … Read more