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With help from Herodotus and an Aegean Sea octopus, a Canadian-led scientific expedition appears to have discovered the site of a turning point in world history: The sinking of a massive Persian invasion fleet in a fierce storm that saved Greece at the dawn of western civilization.
During an October dive off the country's northeast coast near Mount Athos -- a site pinpointed by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus -- archeologists retrieved ship storage jars dating from the fifth century BC and the metal butt of a spear that matches those carried by Persian warriors.
full story at Canada.com
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Good one kama, nice post indeed,
we realy don't mind if it is not 100% roman related especialley if it is such a good find like this one.
took the :sniper: R out
of the equation
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Chester City Council and English Heritage are set to join forces to conduct an archaeological survey and improve visitor facilities at Britain
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hi altyfc, i merged the two posts as it is basically the same story,
but don't let that stop you from finding interesting news stories!
cheers
viggen
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not soley roman empire related but Petra is indeed a news story worthy.
Scholars, investors and tourists interested in learning more about life and development in Petra can now log onto an interactive website which provides a new window into the area's unique setting and its local community. Undertaken by the Petra Region Authority (PRA), www.petra-pra.com.jo provides a wide range of information in both Arabic and English on the region's development, archaeological digs, and tourist-related services and facilities.
As a significant historical landmark, Petra has for years stood out as a main attraction for thousands of European tourists converging upon the ancient rose-red Nabataean site and neighbouring Wadi Musa. With a tourism recession hovering over the region for more than two years, the PRA website aims to complement national efforts to market Petra both locally and abroad. Ongoing projects to render the area more serviceable through infrastructure development, new archaeological discoveries and community-based projects are some of the progressive strides presented by the PRA site. These include the recently activated Geographic Information System, a computerised system that diverts geographic serviceable data into information in the shape of maps and schedules, helping the PRA make better and more accurate decisions on land planning.
Visitors can also find lists and contacts of lodgings in Petra, ranging from one- to five-star hotels, tour agencies, restaurants and transportation. Archaeologists and scholars interested in the various digs undertaken in the ancient historical city can contact the website organisers for queries and other related information. The PRA has recently completed a documentary on the authority's achievements in the fields of development and infrastructure in Arabic, English, French, German and Italian, with an Arab opera scheduled for October at Petra's famous treasury. Web visitors can also download the Petra Region Authority's periodically-issued magazine and benefit from a range of useful links
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TBILISI, January 19 (Itar-Tass) - In the Georgian city of Mtskheta, 20 km from Tbilisi, archeologists have discovered the ruins of a church built in the middle of the 4th century A.D. by King Mirian, Academician Andria Apakidze, Head of the Archeological Commission of the Georgian Academy of Sciences, and Professor Guram Kipiani, director of excavations, told Itar-Tass on Monday.
They said the church ruins had been discovered during restoration work in the Church of Transfiguration in the grounds of a convent situated within the city boundaries.
The archeologists believe that the graves of King Mirian, who was the first Georgian king to adopt Christianity, and Queen Nana are inside the church. However, the graves have not been found so far.
This find confirms data from numerous written sources that have it that Georgia was baptised in the 4th century (the year A.D. 337 is regarded as the exact date for the adoption of Christianity as Georgia's state religion).
via Itar tass
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A light, arched structure, 9 meters high, is to be erected over the ruins of the Lyceum. When ruins found on a block of land on Rigillis Street in 1966 were identified as the Lyceum of Aristotle, it was one of the most important discoveries of recent years. Identifying the Lyceum had been the big question in Athenian topography, and these were the concrete finds excavated.
But the ruins of this highly significant building were made of fragile material. No matter what the conservators and archaeological authorities tried to do about harmful rainwater, the problem seemed insurmountable. Luckily, just before the end of 2003, the Supreme Archaeological Council dealt with this outstanding matter by approving the preliminary study for a roof over the ruins of the Lyceum.
full article at Ekathimerini
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excellent!
thanks for keeping us up to date!
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Federal authorities yesterday seized a large portrait of the Roman Emperor Trajan that was a centerpiece of a major antiquities auction last month at Christie's, saying it was stolen six years ago from a museum in Rome, a spokeswoman for Christie's said.
While Christie's represented the piece in its catalog as an antiquity, it now appears that it is probably a reproduction made in the 17th century, according to a complaint filed by the United States attorney's office in Manhattan.
from NYTimes (subscription needed [free])
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A team of experts from the University of Birmingham has discovered what may be one of the most important archaeological sites of the last 50 years, in a riverbed in Croatia. Items recovered from the river include more than 90 swords, a Roman legionnaire's dagger complete with sheath, more than 30 Greco-Illyrian helmets, plus numerous items of jewellery, axes and spearheads.
from ICBirmingham
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argh, thats a pitty, we could use some authentic photos..
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Italian archaeologists have uncovered startling evidence of ancient Roman building techniques by bringing to light a deposit of white, perfectly-preserved slake lime. Sealed for almost 2,000 years by the collapse of a floor, the lime occupied an entire room at the ground floor of the huge Villa dei Quintili in Rome, once the residence of the emperor Commodus.
Commodus confiscated the villa in AD 182, after he sent its owners, the wealthy Quintilius brothers, to death for supposedly plotting against him. He then began a renovation plan by adding rooms, baths, a heating system, and a thermal bath complex.
via Discovery
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nice, unfortunately i have never been to ostia, which was a major port, did you make any photo's by chance?
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Hmm everytime works well for me and I didnt experience downtime here for a while actually.
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A wooden anchor from Roman times that may have belonged to King Herod's royal yacht was discovered three weeks ago in the Dead Sea by archaeologist Gideon Hadas of Kibbutz Ein Gedi. The anchor, 180 centimeters long and 90 centimeters wide, weighs some 500 kilograms.
from Haaretz (with Image)
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Legion XXIV is intended as a re-enactment unit to display Roman Army Life, Dress, Battle Tactics, History and Atmosphere at Faires, Schools or other Public Functions.
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Italian archaeologists have discovered a Roman ship and hundreds of amphorae dating to the second century AD during excavation works for a new subway in the southern city of Naples. The discoveries, which were detailed on Thursday, will help shed light on ancient life in the Mediterranean port city, the archaeologists said. "They will help us understand the circulation of goods in Naples and the city's every-day life," said Daniela Giampaola, an archaeologist in charge of the excavations.
from IOL
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ah thanks i didnt know, i will check if i can find articles that can be seen always (it seems the articles there are only for a week public and must be then paid for)
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cool info, thanks
where did you find this information?
cheers
viggen
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I will put up this thread to see what sites link to us.
If you come across a site that links to us, post it here.
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LEOMINSTER'S biggest-ever archaeological excavation uncovered important clues about the town's long history. The extensive dig, covering half an acre of the Focus DIY development site at Mill Street, revealed that Leominster was a hive of industry from a very early period.
A large volume of iron working slag found below ground could date from pre-Roman times. Blacksmiths may have toiled in forges at the site for centuries. Before the dig began underground scanning equipment revealed `hot spots'.
more at This is Hereford
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Experts have uncovered evidence of Iron Age houses and pottery dating from around 100 BC at a major Tyneside development. Senior keeper of field archaeology at Tyne & Wear Museums, Steve Speak, said: "This site, which is south of the new SAGE development, has produced not only pottery, but also so-called Quern Stones, which were used to grind wheat. "The settlement shows three phases of occupation over a period of about 75 years.
full article at the BBC
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thanks Jug, something to ponder about, (hope it doesnt take another 7 months for me to reply)
Websites that link to us
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Reporting on sightings of continuing influences, perceived influences, and opportunistic abuses of ancient greek and roman cultures in the present.