Lost city founded by Alexander the Great uncovered in Iraq after 2,000 years
IBT - Wed Sep 27, 2017
A city thought to have been founded by Alexander the Great has been uncovered by archaeologists in northern Iraq after being lost for more than 2,000 years. More»
Greek archaeologists unearth rich tomb
Associated Press - Tue Apr 3, 2007
ATHENS, Greece - Archaeologists on a Greek island have discovered a large Roman-era tomb containing gold jewelry, pottery and bronze offerings, officials said Wednesday. More»
'Palace of Ajax' found in Greece
BBC - Wed Mar 29, 2006
Greek archaeologists say they have unearthed the remains of a 13th Century BC palace linked to the legendary warrior-king Ajax. More»
Ancient Sarcophagus Unearthed in Cyprus
Associated Press - Sun Mar 19, 2006
NICOSIA, Cyprus - A 2,500-year-old sarcophagus with vivid color illustrations from Homer's epics has been discovered in western Cyprus, archaeologists said Monday. More»
Archeologists discover Tomb of Odysseus?
Madera Tribune - Fri Aug 26, 2005
POROS, Island of Kefalonia, Greece - The tomb of Odysseus has been found, and the location of his legendary capital city of Ithaca discovered here on this large island across a one-mile channel from the bone-dry islet that modern maps call Ithaca. More»
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