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Some do not want further renovations of the Acropolis in Athens: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/acropolis-renovation-1962796 Summary: It is a fine balance about preserving antiquity and improving access to the public. This is a very different reaction to the planned retractable floor of the Colosseum in Rome. Below are two wonderful images of the Acropolis during last winter (2021). guy also known as gaius The Parthenon temple atop the Athenian Acropolis hill is pictured during heavy snowfalls in Athens on February 16, 2021. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The engineering and architecture planning firm Milan Ingegneria has won the bid to construct the retractable roof over the Colosseum in Rome. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/entertainment/celebrities/article251108664.html This was previously discussed in an earlier thread: Summary: Below is the project presentation by the winner of the project. guy known as gaius

The discovery of a marble head of Augustus was announced in Isernia, italy this week. https://artslife.com/2021/04/30/grande-scoperta-archeologica-ad-isernia-la-testa-marmorea-dellimperatore-augusto-che-promette-sorprese/ Summary: This marble is an idealized depiction of Augustus and thought to date from the first century AD. guy also known as gaius (Thanks to Nina Willburger @DrNWillburger for bringing this to our attention.)

Someone is getting their finger back https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/29/giant-statue-roman-emperor-constantine-reunited-with-long-lost-finger Summary: It's good to see that the finger is returned to its rightful owner. guy also known as gaius

Another interesting find: http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/yavne-mosaic-09595.html Summary: It is good to see that archaeological excavations have resumed in many parts of the world. Below are two good videos on find. guy also known as gaius

Another interesting find. Hopefully more details will follow: https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/first-photos-from-scene-of-exciting-new-archaeological-dig-in-wakefield-village-3218593 Summary: Although the details are still lacking, this site will hopefully yield more interesting findings in the future. I had to find Wakefield on the map. It is north of London (160 miles, 259 km), south of Hadrian's Wall (120 miles, 200 km): guy also known as gaius

Sometimes it is easy to forget the presence and impact of ancient Rome in Bulgaria, ancient Thrace. Rome conquered the area in AD 46 and created the province of Thracia. Recently, there had been a discovery of a tombstone to a legionnaire found in Northwest Bulgaria. The stone was probably made by his dedicated slave. Now, there has been a discovery of another ancient Roman city in Northwest Bulgaria: http://archaeologyinbulgaria.com/2021/04/25/1st-century-bc-traces-of-earliest-roman-presence-in-bulgaria-on-danube-discovered-halfway-between-major-antiquity-cities-bononia-vidin-and-ratiaria-archar/ Summary: Buried deep in the article, I found this disturbing quote: It's good to see ancient history rescued and preserved. guy also known as gaius

One shouldn't underestimate the impact of cataclysmic environmental events on world history. In this article, the Icelandic volcano of AD 536 and its impact on the ancient world, especially the Byzantine empire are discussed : There is a lot of evidence for this environmental disruption: ice core samples from around the globe, tree ring studies, and particles chemically similar to the Icelandic volcano found in Greenland ice core as well as in European lakes and bogs. https://greekreporter.com/2021/04/26/536-worst-year-ever-to-be-alive-in-history/ Summary. With these new discoveries, we are learning to appreciate the impact of the environment and disease on human history. guy also known as gaius

Despite the COVID-19 lockdowns, it is good to see the archaeological excavations continue: https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/roman-settlement-leicestershire-discovered-dig-team-google-earth-971909 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-56857409 Summary: It is nice to see that modern technology has continued to help in the discovery of ancient Roman sites: guy also known as gaius

An interesting auction is coming: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9495133/Roman-artefacts-dug-detectorists-tipped-sell-100-000.html Summary: Hopefully, it can be purchased by a museum or foundation that will have the items on display. guy also known as gaius

Here is an interesting article on closer examination of the Great Isaiah Scroll, one the more than 900 texts found on the northern shore of the Dead Sea. Here's some background information on the Great Isaiah Scroll, first: Here's the study: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56842712 Summary: This is only one text examined out of more than 900. It will interesting to learn what will be the future discoveries will be. guy also known as gaius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah_Scroll

This is an exciting find in Turkey: https://www.livescience.com/roman-era-arena-discovered-in-turkey.html Summary: Turkey seems to have the potential for many great discovery. guy also known as giaus

I haven't downloaded the site, yet, but the pictures look amazing. Unfortunately, it is only Mac compatible: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/645708/baalbek-reborn-ancient-roman-ruins-virtual-tour

This is a wonderful triumphal Roman arch in Tripoli, Libya that I didn't know existed. Click on article and see more pictures within the article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/roman-marcus-aurelius-arch-in-tripoli-among-restoration-work-in-pictures-1.1205308#1 Summary: It is good to know this little-known Roman arch will be preserved and even restored in this time of political instability. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_of_Marcus_Aurelius guy also known as gaius

Here are some of the best pictures of the dig I have seen, yet: Workers carry a fish covered in gold found in Luxor, April 10, 2021. Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images https://www.yahoo.com/news/photos-show-ancient-egyptian-artifacts-122200604.html

Pliny the Elder, in his The Natural History, discusses emeralds in his chapter on smaragdus [emeralds], the Latin term for the green stone. Pliny mentions Egypt being the site for their mines http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0137%3Abook%3D37%3Achapter%3D16 Now we have evidence of an actual beryl mines in Egypt. Well-known beryl minerals include emeralds and aquamarine. https://www.ancientpages.com/2021/04/16/emerald-production-in-eastern-desert-of-roman-egypt-new-evidence/ Summary: This is an interesting use of archaeologic evidence to confirm the ancient literature. Interestingly enough, Pliny the Elder has this to say about Nero's use of emeralds:

I guess this wasn't too surprising: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/vandals-hit-rare-roman-luxury-20400516 Here's the original thread:

Thanks, again, for the video. Suetonius, writing (AD 121) more than a century after Caesar's death, gave this description: Nice article on Caesar's appearance: https://www.knowledgesnacks.com/articles/was-julius-caesar-handsome/ Here's the image of Caesar many of us have (from the HBO movie "Rome"):

Stolen statue found: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/italy-art-statue-stolen-intl-scli/index.html Summary: It is good to see that the looted statue will be returned to its rightful place. guy also known as gaius

Thank you, Crispina. Although the eye coloring seems possibly too light, they are fabulous pictures. Those "come-to-life" images are absolutely breathless. Thank, you, again.

Exciting find in Scarborough, England: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-56745840 Summary: Nice video below. This part of the story was reassuring:

Thank you for reading my post. I think we forget that the Roman bath complex was really a combination of bath, spa, gym, library, community center, and food court. I would, therefore, expect the Roman bath complex to be a rowdy and crowded place. Seneca lived above a bath complex and had this to say in Moral Letters to Lucilius (56): https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Moral_letters_to_Lucilius/Letter_56

Another exciting find: a city buried by sand. This site, the "Lost Golden City" is near Luxor, Egypt. It dates back to the reign of Amenhotep III who reigned from 1391-1353 BCE. It is amazing the amount of archaeological material found since the dig began in September 2020, including colored pottery, jewelry, scarab amulets, a bakery with ovens, etc. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-56686448 The city is believed to have been founded by Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers Summary: It is hard to believe that this city was around more than a thousand years before Cleopatra and Marc Anthony had their relationship.

This is a recent discovery of a salt complex sheds light on the economy of Neolithic (later Stone Age) Britain almost 6000 years ago: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/yorkshire-salt-archaeology-neolithic-britain-b1824440.html https://www.fr24news.com/a/2021/03/how-a-new-archaeological-find-in-yorkshire-could-rewrite-british-prehistory.html Summary: As I've written before in a previous post dealing with Mayan salt production, it is easy to forget today about the importance of salt in ancient times, from preserving food to seasoning. By being able to preserve the food, it removed the dependence on local production and allowed food transport over long distances. guy also known as gaius