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Archaeological Site of Messene, Greece, to Get Visitor-Friendly Upgrades

The Central Archaeological Council of Greece has approved visitor-friendly upgrades at the renowned archaeological site of ancient Messene in the southwest Peloponnese, it was announced on Monday. Ancient Messene was excavated by the late Petros Themelis, a Greek classical archaeologist...

Buried Next to His Sandals 2,500 Years Ago in Ancient Greek City of Sicyon

The ancient Greek city of Sicyon located in northern Peloponnese may not be as well known as other city-states but excavations in the last few years are bringing to light important clues about its history. One of the most spectacular...

Greece’s Beautiful Mount Ziria, Birthplace of God Hermes

According to the legend, the Pleiad known as Maia gave birth to Zeus' son Hermes in a cave near the lake Dasios on Mount Ziria near the village of Trikala. Also known as Mount Kyllini or Mount Cyllene, this mountain...

The ‘Switzerland of Greece’: Majestic Lake Doxa

Lake Doxa, which is located in the lesser-known corner of Corinthia, Peloponnese, is a place of astounding beauty that has been dubbed "the Switzerland of Greece." It is located at the Feneos Valley; a large, triangular-shaped valley that borders with...

Ancient City of Messene to Get Museum Worthy of Its Illustrious Past

Ancient Messene, the large classical city-state on the Peloponnese, will get a new museum that will showcase a curated selection of 19,000 movable artifacts discovered over the last decades. The new museum will be positioned between the old museum and...

Top Seven Emerging Destinations in Greece

Though Greece is one of the most well-visited destinations in the world, tourists generally tend to congregate in just a few spots throughout the country: mostly Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. However, as more travelers venture off the beaten path,...

Rediscovered Temple of Poseidon in Greece Larger Than Initially Assumed

Latest excavations shed more light on the recently rediscovered temple of Poseidon in Ilia, southern Greece.

Roman-Era Wine Shop Discovered in Greece

Archaeologists in Greece discovered a 1,600-year-old Roman-era wine shop that met its end due to a sudden event, possibly an earthquake or building collapse. The findings include broken vessels and sixty scattered coins, offering a glimpse into the past. This...

Pavlopetri in Greece Is the Oldest Underwater City Ever Discovered

Pavlopetri is a small islet off the coast of Laconia in the Peloponnese, where ancient history meets the endless blue of the Mediterranean.

4.8 Earthquake Rattles Eastern Peloponnese, Greece

A strong magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred under the sea near the coast of Peloponnese, Greece on the morning of Tuesday at 7:20 am local time. According to the Geodynamic Institute, the quake had a very shallow depth of 14.5 kilometers...