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Amphipolis Mosaic Depicts Greek Myth Of The Abduction Of Persephone

The mosaic floor, recently discovered during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece, has been revealed in its entirety. "It is obvious that this is the mythological representation of the Abduction of Persephone by Pluto," an announcement by the...

Posted On 16 Oct 2014

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Take A 3D Virtual Tour Of The Amphipolis Tomb

A group of Greek graphic artists have launched a very interesting application that gives the opportunity to those captivated by the excavation in Amphipolis to experience the burial mound at Kasta hill as it was in antiquity and even take a closer look inside.

Posted On 14 Oct 2014

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Amphipolis Dig Reveals Amazing Mosaic Floor

A large section of an impressive mosaic floor was revealed on 12 October during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece.

Posted On 12 Oct 2014

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Parthenon Marbles in British Museum.

Top Lawyers Will Give Greece Legal Advise On Parthenon Marbles

Prominent international lawyers will inform the Greek Government on legal options for the return of the Parthenon sculptures that are presently on display in the British museum.

Posted On 10 Oct 2014

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Tourism & Culture Links Discussed By UNWTO Executive Council

The UNWTO Executive Council recently stressed the need to promote new governance models to foster closer cooperation between tourism and culture in order to advance the sustainable development of cultural tourism.

Posted On 08 Oct 2014

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Europa Nostra Heritage Rescue Mission Begins At Kastoria, Greece

The 7 Most Endangered Rescue Mission to the neighborhoods of Dolcho and Apozari in Kastoria, Greece, kicked off on 4 October with the arrival of both local and international experts.

Posted On 05 Oct 2014

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Greek Culture Ministry To Attract Foreign Film Producers Through Incentives

The Culture Ministry is working on attracting domestic and foreign film producers to Greece by improving the tax and legal framework, through a new ministerial decision.

Posted On 03 Oct 2014

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Kefalogianni: Tourism Development Should Be Based On Criteria Of Sustainability

Tourism development should be based on criteria of sustainability and respect for the natural and human environment, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni underlined during the 3rd UNESCO World Forum on Culture and Cultural Industries taking place in Florence, Italy.

Posted On 02 Oct 2014

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Amphipolis Dig Fully Uncovers The Pedestals Of The Caryatids

The Caryatids of the burial mound at Kasta hill in Amphipolis, Greece, are standing on pedestals that are 1.40 m high and 1.36 m wide. The statues along with their bases reach a total height of 3.67 m.

Posted On 01 Oct 2014

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Archaeological Discoveries In Greece Are Important For Cultural Tourism

Greek cultural tourism could receive a major boost if important monuments - such as the recently discovered large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece - are handled correctly, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said during an interview to a Greek TV station.

Posted On 25 Sep 2014

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Greece To Celebrate The “Faces of Time” During European Heritage Days 2014

The theme of this year's European Heritage Days in Greece is the "Faces of Time" and will involve over 100 archaeological sites and museums across the country.

Posted On 25 Sep 2014

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Amphipolis: Not The Burial Site Of Alexander the Great

Greek Culture Minister Kostas Tasoulas expects the secret of ancient Amphipolis in northern Greece to be revealed soon and feels that the tomb is not the burial site of Alexander the Great.

Posted On 22 Sep 2014

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Amphipolis Tomb: Details Of The Caryatids Come To Light

The Greek Culture Ministry has released details of the Caryatids that were unearthed earlier this month during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece.

Posted On 21 Sep 2014

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Greece To Nominate Archaeological Site Of Philippi For UNESCO’s World Heritage Site Status

By 30 September the Greek Culture Ministry will submit a nomination proposal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with the purpose of having the Archaeological site of Philippi be placed on the list of World Heritage sites.

Posted On 17 Sep 2014

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Greece To Promote Cultural Heritage Through “Thematic Destinations”

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning to enrich and improve the country's tourism offer through the promotion of "thematic destinations."

Posted On 12 Sep 2014

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Caryatids the Second Line of Guards in the Amphipolis Tomb

Two magnificent Caryatids were unearthed on Saturday 6, as the excavation in the tomb of Amphipolis, Greece, continues apace.

Posted On 08 Sep 2014

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Joint actions to attract international film producers in Greece

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni and Minister of Culture and Sports Kostas Tasoulas have agreed upon a series of joint actions to attract international film and television producers in Greece

Posted On 08 Sep 2014

Amphipolis Tomb Entrance Fully Revealed, Pebbled Floor Uncovered

The Greek Culture Ministry has released more photographs of the excavations at the ancient tomb of Amphipolis in Greece. According to the latest update, a pebbled floor has been revealed.

Posted On 27 Aug 2014

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Looking Inside The Tomb In Ancient Amphipolis, Greece

Archaeologists excavating the discovered tomb in Ancient Amphipolis, Greece, on 25 August managed to uncover the monument’s main entrance and entered its first room.

Posted On 26 Aug 2014

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Archaeologists Unveil More Findings From Excavation In Amphipolis, Greece

Greek archaeologists excavating a large tomb in Ancient Amphipolis, central Macedonia, Greece, have informed the Greek Culture Ministry on their recent finds that involve the decoration details of the monument.

Posted On 25 Aug 2014

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