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What is the newest archaeological discovery?
Here Are The World’s Most Recent Archaeological Discoveries
- 1 An Ancient Temple Dedicated To Zeus In Egypt.
- 2 Tombs From The Old Kingdom In Egypt.
- 3 The Tomb Of An Egyptian Treasurer.
- 4 1800-year Old Gladiator Arena In Turkey.
- 5 A Dead Sea Scroll In The Cave Of Horror.
- 6 A Hint Of Women’s Power In Ancient Spain.
What is the most amazing archaeological discovery?
Top ten archaeological discoveries
- Pompeii. After a devastating volcanic eruption of Mt.
- Tutankhamun’s tomb. The great Tutankhamun owes his fame to Howard Carter and George Herbert’s discovery of his tomb in 1922.
- Rosetta Stone.
- Terracotta Army.
- Richard III’s grave.
- Olduvai Gorge.
- Cave of Altamira.
- Dead Sea Scrolls.
Is Pompeii in Greece?
Pompeii, Italian Pompei, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Naples, at the southeastern base of Mount Vesuvius.
Where is Zeus buried?
Site 5: Yuchtas mount – the burial place of Zeus The sacred Mount Yuchtas is the final resting place of the greatest God of Greek Antiquity. Whilst the claim of Crete to be the birthplace of Zeus has been widely accepted, the myth that the god also died and was buried in the island is unique to Crete.
What happened to Santorini?
The specialists believe that the explosion was so strong that it created gigantic waves that reached the shores of the surrounding islands and Crete. After the explosion, the centre of Santorini sank, and the many earthquakes that followed destroyed a big part of the rest of the island.
What are the most interesting Greek Archaeological discoveries of 2020?
The oldest Greek archaeological discovery of 2020. Credit: AMNA Finally, in a find that far predates human history but is nevertheless just as fascinating, fourteen petrified trees were found as a result of excavations for rainwater drainage pipes in an area near Sigri and in the region of Lesvos island’s Petrified Forest this year.
Where are the most spectacular archaeological finds found in Greece?
Home to some of the most spectacular finds on earth, the country offered up yet more treasures from its brilliant past in digs from the bottom of a well in Athens to artifacts found under the pumice at Akrotiri on the Greek island of Santorini.
What are some ancient Greek Archaeological discoveries on Crete?
Most of the Greek archaeological discoveries at the site are related to the everyday life of the people who lived on the island before the volcanic explosion which destroyed most of the island — and subsequently, the Minoan civilization on Crete.
How has Greek Archaeology evolved in the 21st century?
Stunning discoveries over the past ten years show that archaeology in Greece in the 21st century remains as exciting as ever, with entire cities to uncover. With the arrival of the 2020s, it’s time to cast an appreciative eye back on Greek archaeology’s greatest discoveries during the 2010s.