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Sanctuary and Temple of Olympian Zeus

Is one of the most important and busiest sanctuaries of ancient Athens, whose synyfanthike luck with the State changes that occurred in the city throughout the centuries. Located southeast of The Acropolis, in the southern part of the city (Ilissos area). North of the mosque passed way with geometric tombs, While in the South of the sanctuary were discovered prehistoric shells as Ms.I ceramics of archaic and classical times.

The indications resulting from the excavations date the origins of the worship of Zeus in the area in early historical times. Within a large, surrounded space rectangle stand up today 15 huge Corinthian pillars inside columns, surrounding the once majestic Temple of Zeus (' Olympieion ').

THE Temple prwtochtisthike rather than the Peisistratos during the second quarter of 6th century. e.g.. Had the form Kiosk Temple and in size exceeded the then Church of Athena in Acropolis, reflecting the pride of power of the ground the Lord.

In IV quarter theh 6th century. e.g.. the Peisistratides implemented the erection of a new grand plan, dimensions kiosk pelwriwn Doric Temple of Zeus, they will compete in volume and imposing huge archaic naϊka buildings of Ionias (the Iraíon of Samos, the Artemision of Ephesus and the Didymaion of Miletus).

Work on completion were interrupted with the fall of tyranny the 510 e.g., When the Hippias expelled from the Athens· then the Temple had stood still in its infancy (He had just reached up to the height of the pillar). After the During The Persian Wars (479/8 and following) part of building material of Olympeion (vertebrae columns) was used in the construction of the East side of Themistokleias fortification.

In the early years of Megalou Alexandrou (g΄tetarto 4th century. e.g..), the Lykourgos, the last Athenian founder edifices, attempted to complete the temple, but his efforts don't Unsuccesful. Work to rebuild resumed in Hellenistic years from the Antiochus Iv the Illustrious (175-163 e.g..), on plans of Roman Architect Kossoytioy; However, the temple was not finished when he died Antiochus, with score to remain unfinished until the season of Roman Period.

After the RAID of 86 e.g.. in Athens, the Sulla transferred columns the Temple in Rome for the decoration of Temple of Capitoline Temple. In times of Octavian Ath (63 b.c.-14 a.d..) made modernizing operations to a limited degree with minor rulers of the initiative dissolved then Syrian Kingdomh (Seleucid Empire), who wanted to dedicate the Temple in genius of Roman Emperor.

Landscaping the whole area of the sanctuary and the completion of the Temple took over almost two centuries later, during the five years 125-130 a.d., the hellenophile Emperor Adrian.

In its final form the ' building in Corinthian Temple diptero (pteron 8 x 20), by adding a third Colonnade at narrow sides, that Interior was divided into three parts (the vestibule, Cella, rear porch) and maybe brought extra internal Ionic colonnades near exterior walls to support the roof. The cella was kept the colossal chryselephantine cult statue of Zeus and around this statue of Hadrian, They also worshipped as a God in the same Temple.

At The Same Time, a large rectangular precinct, braced with Struts and monumental entrance with porch on the north side of (near the northeast corner), raised protective around the temple.

End, in a position adjacent to the temple was constructed by the so-called Hadrian's arch, independent apsidomorfo building that functioned as a triumphant ending bow, similar to those that existed in many parts of The Roman Empire; the building must have completed the 131 a.d., When the Emperor visited Athens to inaugurate the Temple and, as it seems, passed down from the Arch When entering the Temple of Zeus.

The gradual destruction of Olympeion the periods that followed was rather due to natural causes (earthquakes), While the damage caused and sobarwtates Turks, who changed the columns in lime to address housing needs.

In recent times of the Occupation a monk, known as Stylite, had installed onto architrave of dytikoterwn columns of southwest corner of the temple cell of, the ruins of which were visible to the era of Othonos.

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«CHRYSWRYCHEIO», THE AMFIPOLI!

Immediate priority to exploitation of the very chic Monument of

The historical excavation ended. The fascinating Monument emerged. Entirely. Came Out, in light. Emits, "global electricity» interest. Dazzle!

The investigation has not ended. Continues. And like all shows will not ARGISOYN new surprises. Right decision, the examination of the skeleton to be done only by Greek scientists. Because from there, the exact reading of anthropology material will come the HISTORICAL response. Waiting for all of humanity.

The IDENTITY of the dead!

Now, though. The tremendous revelation (wealth for the country) raises HUGE claims. Requires all (Government, Parties, Special, dimarchoys, citizens) to AXIOPOIISOYN the Amphipolis. To the support to win the next day's BIG BET. To the World Culture Center ANADEIXOYN!

How will become;

I was surprised the Lady Lina Mendoni. His statement pointing to the right direction. Proposes, a development plan template worthy of the region. Explains, why you should not miss the great challenge for the place. Highlights! "It's an extremely good chance to see a sustainable model, mild growth in the region, that will preserve intact natural environment and enables and their own residents, but mainly for visitors to enjoy this unique and timeless cultural miracle "

Reminiscent Of!

"The Amphipolis we know very well like an important colony of Athens and ancient city, We have the fortification system, the oikodomimata of, recently in the NSRF was high school, now is the restoration of the Byzantine Tower of marmari. Also, There is a tremendously nice Museum that responds perfectly to modern standards. "

And ends:
"All this archaeological site, that is in very good condition, in conjunction with this tumulus, so with the cemetery, can offer something very special in the area and really attract thousands of visitors each year and not only opportunistic level it is now. "

It is unexpected ChRYSWRYChEIO, Amphipolis. Giant responsibilities all to seize the EXEChON monument which has shocked the whole world. Their responsibilities have already entered into countdown!!!

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Tomb – carbon 250 meters from the Tumulus Kasta

One of the interpretive keys to the temporal sequence of events which shaped the final image of the monument, like this from …

by Mrs. Katerina Peristeri, Maybe is a nearby Tomb. Just as it was revealed the grave space itself in the depth of the third Chamber on the Tumulus Kasta, at a minimum distance from the much vaunted excavation, There is another, nearly identical CIST Macedonian Tomb. About three hundred meters away from the Hill, in an earlier archaeological survey, It has been revealed the so-called "Tomb III" of Amphipolis. In the prothalamo there is a pebble mosaic with lozenges, which looks pretty with that came to light during the first stage of excavation in the Tumulus Kasta.

The antechamber of the Tomb III of Amphipolis. The mosaic with the lozenges

The sepulchral Chamber of the Tomb III has colored flooring and it is clear that in the second phase after the original burial, There was a snap and break-up of the floor in order to place an extra dead. Then, CIST grave built, who, Indeed, bears and murals. Outside the Tomb found palmette anthemwti headstone from the end of the 4th century. e.g., on the basis of which became and dating the Tomb III.

The main funerary Chamber, with the add-on, underground parking

As written by official archaeological guide of Amphipolis, they took care of the basic Digger of Amphipolis, Dimitris Lazaridis and until today is sold at the entrance to the local Museum "in this position extensive research revealed during the 1960 the third of the notable tombs of Amphipolis Macedonian type, Unfortunately sylimeno and partly damaged. It is carved into the soft rock, whose walls covered by large brick pwrolithoy wall. There are only inferior saves only its lower stones of the wall covered with mortars that mimic marble revetment. Comprises vestibule and Deathly Chamber and has an overall length of 9 and width 3,07 m. The flooring of the antechamber is decorated with multi-colored Rhombus mosaic, While the floor of the Chamber divided into three longitudinal belts, with a deep red color and the lateral yellow Middle.

Part of the mural from the Tomb III

North zone flooring was broken for the building and the second Tomb, outside of the original, located deep in the Deathly Chamber. The two box-shaped tombs they found sylimenoi. The walls of both are covered by mortar with vivid colors-red, Yellow, Black, grey, White- one does not have high kosmoforo film with decoration of shoots, flowers, birds, vessels, mirror etc. The murals and mosaics-paintings detached and transferred to the Museum of Kavala and in the brand new Museum of Amphipolis.

Ornate decorative embossed, piece from the culmination of input column epitymbias

The Lazaridis dated the grave III in 3rd b.c.. century, but Dieter Salzmann, German archaeologist who is considered an authority on ancient mosaics, placed the Tomb in the last quarter of the 4th BC. century, almost at the same time in which build, at least in the first phase, the Tumulus Kasta.

The similarities between the two monuments are what characterize the archaeologists as "parallel", i.e. the correspondence, which often confirms or strengthens evidence for the dating of a finding. And in the case of Amphipolis, Maybe it is not only what is going to be revealed in the next phase of excavation, But what is already known, which will indicate that the Tumulus Kasta was never alone.
Source: rizopoulospost.com

Alexander the Great never spoke and wrote West-Bulgarian

Alexander the Great never spoke and wrote West-Bulgarian Dialects like the language you speak and write in F.Y.R.O.M. / Skopje and we see here below. Everybody can read from independent sources that Bulgarians came in the Balkans from Volga Steppe 1.000 years later after Alexander's death. 1.000 years later!!! Ex-Prime minister of F.Y.R.O.M. / Skopje Ljubčo Georgiewski knows this very well and lives now as proud Bulgarian citizen in Sofia/Bulgaria. Stop play the role of historical clowns. Stop steal the culture heritage of all your neighbors if you don't have and need a new one.

Here some independet sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgars

Ex-Prime Minister of F.Y.R.O.M. / Skopje Ljubčo Georgiewski explain Greek history of Ancient Macedonia to his countrymen in Skopje.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKlkMw_AU5I

Mutter Teresa is from Albanian Ethnicity

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutter_Teresa

Tsar Samuel was a Bulgarian Tsar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_of_Bulgaria

Cyril and Methodius were byzantine Greek brothers from Thessaloniki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Cyril_and_Methodius

Ancient Kingdom of Macedonia in Greece

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonia_%28ancient_kingdom%29

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The efibarchikos law of Amphipolis awaits the publication ...

May spent thirty years, but the momentous findings not yet published with the result might not be known to a wider audience, Scientific and non-, the full contents, that gives useful information about the society and the topography of the city.

Mars Mentizi

journalist – historical researcher

Perhaps one of the most important discoveries of Amphipolis, that however is still unpublished and "efibarchikos law" found by the late archaeologist and excavator of ancient Dimitris Lazaridis the city 1984, on the North portico of the city high school. It should be noted that at the premises of high school received the education of adolescents. Even adolescence was an institution in ancient times and was essentially the public organized education of teenagers. Of Course, the contents, the purposes and duration of education differed so much from season to season, and from city to city.

According to the excavator, the great column of law has height efibarchikoy 2,65 m. and include "a major text in 139 lyrics. It is a law of efibarchoy Adaioy efibarchiko Eyimeroy, the items should be codified laws relevant to older teenagers, regulations and Royal Decrees. Dated in the last quarter of 1^th century BC, as shown by the Macedonian dating of the inscription, that is etched into the film at the top of the column: year r and k and r. Under the inscription depicted embossed symbols palaestra: monwto vase, olive wreath tied with Ribbon, Palm Branch, stleggida and ball or disk».

From the little information presented at times from Kalliopi Lazaridi, Dimitris Lazaridis's daughter, studying the efibarchiko law shows that it is a unique text 139 the lyrics which gives a wealth of information. At the top of the efibarchikoy law on smooth and outstanding film, as mentioned above, It is engraved the Macedonian dating of the inscription, that belongs to the 21 e.g.. or in accordance with subsequent estimates in 23-22 e.g.. Under the movie of dating, There is a decorative relief zone that contains the symbols of the palaestra.

Note that the efibarchikos law against the excavator, contains encoded older relevant laws, regulations and Royal Decrees, something that looks and by another inscription of the principles of 2^th century BC. in the reign of Philip V, they found nearby and is one of the oldest texts uncovered in high school. In this inscription contained oldest decree for registration matches in gymnasiarchiko law.

The efibarchikos law is the work of Adaioy Eyimeroy efibarchoy, and gives information on the education of adolescents, the morals of the era, the axioms the city's social structure and topography of, After reports the existence of a market, workshops, road network, Theatre etc..

The introduction of the text, reference is made to the duties and obligations of the efibarchoy, about the Census of teenagers, the sentencing, the control of the institution by their political rulers etc.

Immediately after, the law refers to the Faculty of the institution, including among them the "paidotribi, akontisti, Sagittarius, pwlodamasti», identifies the training program and the involvement of adolescents with gymnika events and additional activities such as "toxeyein, akontizein, sfendonan, litharizein, ippeyein and akontizein on the "horse".

It should be noted that the law specifies the mandatory participation of adolescents in gymnikoys races run in high school but also their participation in teenage matches arranged in other cities. Finally the law reference is made to the custody and control of adolescent eykosmias, in the course of institution, in costume and their participation in various social events.

In accordance with what they have seen the light, sense causes the fact that from the efibarchiko law absent any reference to non-sports activities in middle school. In efibarchiko law not seen nor trace sophists or orators, neither teachers nor moysikodidaskaloi, but paidotribes, Darter Archer and pwlodamastis. Indicates that the institution of adolescence in Amphipolis was intended mainly to sporting and military preparation of teenagers of the town but not in spiritual education, at this stage at least.

In Hellenistic and Roman times there was no obvious reason for the continuation of the military preparation of adolescents. Though, the military training during adolescence seems to be maintained, While many cities in which he played a major role. Through the military training of teenagers, each city was forming future men, whom supplied with virtues like courage, the militancy, the daring, obedience to the laws, and of course with ' well-being, eykosmia, serenity and diligence ".

Closing, It is worth noting that the athletic-military character of high school is clear and in Amphipolis, as in other cities, which means that in the context of the new morality is clear the coexistence of military and athletic education.

Source: (D). Lazaridis ' Amfipolis», Publications of archaeological resources and Expropriations Fund, Ministry Of Culture, Athens 1993

The "Efivarchikos" Law of Amphipolis awaiting publication ...

One of the main findings of Amphipolis, which however is still unpublished is «Efivarchikos "Law found by the archaeologist and excavator of ancient city Dimitris Lazaridis in 1984, on the north portico of the City Gymnasium. It should be noted that in the premises of the Gymnasium took place the education of adolescents. Indeed adolescence was an institution in ancient times and was essentially organized public education of adolescents. Of course, the content, the purpose and duration of the training differed both from season to season, and from city to city.

According to the excavator, the large column of "Efivarchikos" Law has height 2.65 m., and includes «a major text of 139 verses. It is a law of efivarchos Adaeus Evimeros, where codified laws relevant to older adolescents, regulations and decrees. It dates to the last quarter of the 1st century BC, as shown by the macedonian dating of the inscription, which is engraved on the top of the column ".

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National Geographic: King Alexander lives!

The tumulus Kasta, You can hide Alexander the great, It deals extensively in the Greek National Geographic, which proceeded in creating two versions, around this magnificent discovery in Greek, archaeologists.

Already, the first version released, with the title “Amphipolis: May hide Alexander the great;” and presents the findings so far of the tomb of Amphipolis, as well as the theories that have been developed so far.

The first edition, US turns a few months back, in the period detected the first “tracks” This tomb at Amphipolis, presents pictures and sketches of the mound and all that, Stressing that any discussion of the Amphipolis, should be done with full respect for!

The tumulus Kasta, beyond the Greek borders and compares with archaeological “colossal” findings, as is the mausoleum of Augustus in Rome, the great pyramid at Giza, the great Tuba in Vergína.

And a series of questions

In this first version, baring and two just, but basic questions:
Can the ancients to built around this monument to hide inside a so smaller construction;
If Yes, can put the most precious monument site, the pithanologoymeno burial chamber, out out and not as instruments are used;

Asked Alexander the great buried in Egypt;

Another question that must be answered. Alexander the great could have requested burial in Egypt, If you wanted to “consolidate” την “universality” the State of. Also, I knew the apotheosis, as the Egyptians, considered him a child of Zeus!

From the other, the great stratilatis, He was loyal to the Macedonian customs imposed by burial in the Royal Tombs at Aigai. Feared, that if you don't follow the “rules”, the dynasty would be destroyed, as envisaged in the prophecy of the progenitor of the Argead dynasty. Extra, adored Homer and Achilles and a few months before, He had buried with Macedonian prices in Ifaistiwna.

Here are more questions in the first edition of National Geographic around Amphipolis. “Alexander's body arrived in Egypt;”, “Alexander's body was burned in Memphis;”.

And after, the theories…

Regardless of who the dead found in Tomb Kasta, importance is for the version and who gave the order to construct the Tomb. The Tomb, It was created in the 4th century BC, When in Greece, was dominated by the “track measure”… So far in this project has completely lost. So, Alexander the great, It is perhaps the only one who could have ordered something so great, as it disregards the 10.000 talents who had to give, in order to honor a dead of…

Alexander the great lives!

As to’ Winter, Whoever ordered the grave, Whoever is there entafiasmenos, Alexander the great, managed what I always wanted: The glory of surpassing that of Achilles and is still alive, as very few in history.
Source: rizopoulospost.com

M k Amphipolis in Didymoteicho

Shocking the power of ancient Greek beauty (images)

Another proof of f ollow-up of Hellenism comes from Thrace. Without end is the archaeological wealth of the country our forefathers took care to leave their traces in every corner of the sacred Greek land to rezileyoyn any foreign or domestic Challenger.

And can the Amphipolis to monopolizes the interest, but the last time is not the only excavation team that brings to light findings causing admiration. The same happens elsewhere, with the last example the findings in the town of Plotinopolis located of Didimoticho.

The excavation in the town of Plotinopolis located in progress than the 1996 and every year it gives new archaeological discoveries. Recently revealed the new part of the large mosaic, revealed piece by piece on the floor of the Roman bath. It should be noted that until now have been excavated 90 from the 140 sq.m. the huge mosaic floor.

Etsi, This year, with the gradual removal of soils revealed in mosaic a sea horse with love holding the reins of, One Love thinking, a meander with variant, two birds with floral motifs, a colourful Solomon's knot. The expression enclosed by blastospeires and trailing Ivy, that parapemoyn in Dionysian worship.

The person responsible for the excavation, archaeologist Matthew Koytsoymanis, speaking on the website xronos.gr., reported: "Continued this year, from last July, by S "Ephorate of prehistoric classical Antiquities, the excavation in the town of Plotinopolis located on the financing of the municipality of Didimoticho. Set a new intersection (incision ") to reveal the continuity of the room. Probably, It is typical for the Roman baths triklinio, with the mosaic flooring. The intersection proceeded at a depth of five metres. During the excavation uncovered the subsequent construction phases (6ND ad-7th a.d. century, 4ND ad-5th a.d. century, We refer to the early Christian era).

The excavation proceeded and the Roman phase (inside the 2nd a.d.. to early 3rd a.d. century), so revealed the continued expression of the Central mosaic floor. Also revealed fresco on the walls of the Roman phase. During the early Christian phase (4ND 5th a.d. century) diampereis wall revealed holes in processed quoin, derived from the Roman sewer system. Also discovered four stone wheels and perhaps to indicate that the building (or part of the) to serve in the early years as a pottery workshop. Building dating from the early 7th a.d. century and rests onto natural rock, located west of the building with mosaics, Perhaps it is part of the fortifications of the city the early years. It is certain that the habitation in the town of Plotinopolis located stops at the beginning of the 7th a.d. century, όπως, Besides, report and sources».

On the South side of Central show uncovered sea horse with Love holding the reins of the horse, While North of Central show two sections with geometric pattern in one and in the other the Solomon's knot that is enrolled in peltes. South of Central performance revealed two other sections with birds and floral motifs, which constitute a continuation of birds that were revealed during the excavation period of 2011.

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Φοβάμαι στην ιδέα ο σκελετός της Αμφίπολης μπορεί να είναι του Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου

Written by Dimitrios Katsaros

The historian Sarantos Kargakos, explained earlier why the possibility to be Alexander the great the dead of Amphipolis is not so positive, as we think

Speaking of online telecast of PopI Tsapanidou in STAR, the historian Sarantos Kargakos did review our ability "to do ridiculous serious».

The journalist asked Mr Kargako to talk about the scenario that he wants dead of Amphipolis to belongs to Alexander the Great. He replied that he prefers not to speak with scenarios. Είπε ωστόσο ότι θα είναι ένα μεγαλειώδες γεγονός. At the same time, however, a fact that fills terror. The fear is that history we are not able to deal with an event like this with due severity. On the other hand will theatrikopoiisoyme.

While I disagree sometimes with the historian Sarantos Kargako, at this point I must admit right. The historian said the example of visiting of Alamoyntin Amal in Greece legal where such matter to climb ' Lady on the Hill of the Acropolis because they did not have proper footwear. I without proper footwear I climbed in Ararat before few days» noted with slight irony Mr Kargakos.

Reported to attempted theatropoiisi for the return of the Elgin Marbles by visiting Alamoyntin, "as if in Greece there is no legal capital" to work on the problem of claim of marbles. The historian yielded well all collaboration with the famous legal as another case of geloiopoiisis a serious matter.

This criticism was taken as an overall view of the neo-Hellenic culture. But it could be a straight political criticism to the Government. Ebriskomenoi at a time when the political crisis expressed as content of political speech absent, the words we are working seriously for the return of the Parthenon Marbles will not say much in public eikonoboro. Conscripted well image, visits celebrity lawyers that will help to achieve the objective of repatriation, respectively the Amphipolis, the course of business but also disagreements between archaeologists becomes almost reality show. So, has the basis of fear of Mr Kargakoy for the possibility to be Alexander the great buried in Tomb Kasta. "Tremble at the idea" because he knows that I theatrikopoiithei because the Government will use to increase its popularity. Will become the symbol of the Renaissance of modern Greek, grounded in their glorious past and other such graphics, that make us what we are like very fooling, in our neighbouring countries blakanikes.
Source: rizopoulospost.com

The masterful works of ancient sculptor Phidias

Phidias Showing the Frieze of the Parthenon to his Friends

Phidias was a master sculptor in ancient Greece. Very little is known of his life, but his accomplishments are famous throughout the world. Phidias worked masterfully with bronze and other materials, and he created colossal statues in commemoration of Greek gods and events. While none of his original works have been confirmed to be in existence today, we are able to view replicas of his creations, which have been attributed to Phidias through ancient writings.

It is believed that Phidias lived from 480 through 430 BC. He was a Greek sculptor, painter and architect, and he is often referred to as one of the greatest sculptors of Classical Greece, which lasted through the 4^th and 5^th centuries BC. He was the son of Charmides of Athens, and it is believed that his masters were Hegias and Hageladas.

Source: Ancientorigins

Katerina Peristeri's Amphipolis

Last weeks press release was very clear: Ministry of culture and sport – Σημεία ενημέρωσης από την κ. Άννα Παναγιωταρέα και την Γ. Γ. k. Λίνα Μενδώνη στην Αμφίπολη.-

At 22 November, the Minister of culture and sport,. K. Tasoylas will give an interview in the Museum of Amphipolis, on one afternoon on the findings and the next phase of work on the tumulus Kasta.

On the afternoon of November 22, the Minister of Culture and Sport Mr. K. Tasoulas will be interviewed at the Museum of Amphipolis on the findings and the next phase of work in the tomb Kasta.

At 29 November, Sabbath day and time 11.00 will be presented the results of the excavation period in Hill Kasta, from Serres, curator. Peristeri and its partners, in Athens, at the Auditorium of the Ministry of culture.

On November 29, Saturday, at 11:00 the Inspector of Antiquities Serres K. Peristeri and partners will present the results of the excavation season at the Kasta hill, in Athens, in the Auditorium of the Ministry of Culture.

I know that to Greeks who probably see me more in the press at the moment than Kim Kardashian this might seem surprising, but … until last month I always refused to do television and interviews. The only reason I did Alpha News about Amphipolis was because I was so angry about the ridiculous attacks on Mrs Peristeri and her amazing team at Amphipolis, and because I was so upset by the criticism of their work. Their critics are as ridiculous as the people who claim Skopje is Macedonia.

Having said that, I worry that I am becoming too associated with Amphipolis, and I would like to make it very clear that the excavation is the result of the brilliant work of Katerina Peristeri and Michaelis Lefantzis, as well as their brilliant team.

That’s why I’ve taken a step back, and as the Ministry of Culture has announced that Dr Peristeri will be presenting the finds at the end of the month, I am going to try to keep out of speculation and discussing anything else anyone spots in photographs.

I’m not sure where the story that the body found has blue eyes originates, but eyes are mostly water so one of the first things to disintegrate with a corpse. Red hair? Hair lasts longer, but every archaeologist knows that hair dramatically changes colour based on what it was buried in, so even if hair was found, wild speculation that the Hero of Amphipolis was a redhead is premature.

I know that believing in God is unfashionable these days, but I do. Whether we honour him in the Jewish manner or the Greek Orthodox manner, his basic teaching is the same: “treat others as you would like to be treated yourself” … I’ve been quite happy to discuss the findings, and even push to get the Ministry to reveal a little more about their evidence for the date, but the tomb’s glory belongs to the Greeks, but presenting it and credit for finding it belongs to the brilliant archaeologists working there. Jesus said “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar, and to God the things that are Gods” – with Amphipolis, let's allow Mrs Peristeri the credit and the opportunity to explain to Greece what amazing finds she has made, and whose tomb it could be.

Source: phdiva

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