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Excavation Continues At Ancient Amphipolis, Greece: More Discoveries

The Greek Culture Ministry is keeping the public updated on a major ongoing excavation taking place at the site of Ancient Amphipolis, in central Macedonia, Greece.

Posted On 21 Aug 2014

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The Sphinxes Of Ancient Amphipolis, Greece, Have Been Revealed

Two Sphinxes found to be guarding the entrance of a recently discovered tomb that dates between 325 and 300 BC in Ancient Amphipolis, Greece, have been totally revealed.

Posted On 20 Aug 2014

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Willem Dafoe Narrates The History Of The Benaki Museum In Greece (Video)

The Benaki Museum - An enlightening short film by Athena Rachel Tsangari and narrated by American actor Willem Dafoe about Antonis Benakis. A man who dedicated his life to the safeguarding of Greece's heritage.

Posted On 20 Aug 2014

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Athens To Display 25 Masterpieces From Greece & Italy

Twenty-five masterpieces from Greece and Italy will be displayed at an art exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens as of late August.

Posted On 20 Aug 2014

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The Guardian: The Acropolis Museum Is The Best Place To House The Parthenon Marbles

"The Parthenon marbles are the world's most beautiful art – and that's why we should give them back," columnist Jonathan Jones wrote in an article published recently in The Guardian.

Posted On 19 Aug 2014

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Greek Archaeological Sites And Museums Attract More Visitors

Visitors to Greek archaeological sites during the first four months of the year increased by 24.9 percent and revenue from receipts were up by 21.5 percent compared with the same period in 2013.

Posted On 14 Aug 2014

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Dig Unveils Important Discovery At Ancient Amphipolis, Northern Greece

"We are in front of an extremely important find," Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said during his visit to Ancient Amphipolis in Serres, Central Macedonia, northern Greece, where archaeologists are digging what appears to be the entrance of an important tomb.

Posted On 12 Aug 2014

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From London To Athens By Bike, An Initiative For The Parthenon Marbles To Return To Greece

Italian professor Salvatore Lo Sicco traveled from London to Athens on his bike to rally for the Parthenon Marbles to return to their birthplace in Greece.

Posted On 07 Aug 2014

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Acropolis Of Athens On CNN’s Most Beautiful World Heritage Site List

American news network CNN has provided an updated version of the world's 20 most beautiful World Heritage Sites and the Acropolis of Athens came in second!

Posted On 06 Aug 2014

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Museum Of Laskarina Bouboulina Open 7 Days A Week For Visitors On Spetses

Bouboulina’s Museum on Spetses, Greece, will operate every day to as late as 8:30 pm during the peak summer months due to high visitation, according to the museum's management.

Posted On 31 Jul 2014

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Vaulted Mycenaean Tomb Discovered In Amfissa, Central Greece

A Mycenaean vaulted tomb has been discovered near Amfissa, central Greece, during an excavation project. The tomb has not been looted and the offerings found date its use from the 14th until the end of the 12th centuries BC.

Posted On 30 Jul 2014

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Greek National Opera: Verdi’s “Otello” At Odeon of Herodes Atticus In Athens

Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Otello will be presented for three more performances by the Greek National Opera (GNO) in a new production at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus by the acclaimed opera director Yannis Kokkos, who attempts a psychological reading of the work.

Posted On 29 Jul 2014

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Acropolis Museum To Celebrate Full Moon On 10 August

The Acropolis Museum will celebrate the August Full Moon on Sunday 10 August 2014 with opera classics, film music and famous Greek melodies, performed by the historic Hellenic Air Force Band.

Posted On 24 Jul 2014

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Visitation Numbers At Greece’s Museums, Archaeological Sites Increase

Visitors to Greek museums during the first three months of the year increased by 13 percent and revenue from receipts were up by 8.4 percent compared with the same period in 2013, according to data released recently by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 11 Jul 2014

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The New York Times Presents The Acropolis Maidens – The Caryatid Statues

The renowned Caryatid statues that stood atop the Acropolis for 2,500 years and are now the "star attractions" of the Acropolis Museum are presented in an article in The New York Times.

Posted On 11 Jul 2014

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Greece Considered Too Expensive For Shooting Films

Greece's high VAT, the cost of filming at an archaeological site and all the red tape and paperwork involved, are the main reasons why major Hollywood productions are being filmed elsewhere.

Posted On 30 Jun 2014

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National Geographic Features The “Facelift” Of the Caryatids At The Acropolis Museum

The "new look" of ancient Greece's four marble maidens - the Caryatids - was recently featured by National Geographic.

Posted On 25 Jun 2014

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New Campaign Launches For The Return Of The Parthenon Marbles To Greece

"Return (the marbles), Restore (Parthenon), Restart (history)" is the title of a new international campaign for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles launched by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna V. Vardinoyannis.

Posted On 24 Jun 2014

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Meryl Streep To Play Greek Opera Legend Maria Callas

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep will play Greek opera legend Maria Callas in an upcoming film, The New York Daily News Page Six column published recently.

Posted On 20 Jun 2014

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