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Archaeological Site of Ambracia Western Necropolis Now Open for Visitors

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Archaeological Site Of Ambracia Western Necropolis Now Open For Visitors
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The archaeological site of the Western Necropolis of Ambracia. Photo Photo © Preveza Ephorate of Antiquities The archaeological site of Ambracia Western Necropolis, located in Arta, western Greece, has reopened its doors to the public after remaining closed for several years due to extensive restoration works. The site was recently inaugurated by Greek Culture Minister

Amphipolis Tomb to Be Accessible to People with Disabilities

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Amphipolis Tomb To Be Accessible To People With Disabilities
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Amphipolis, northern Greece. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) recently approved the architectural plans for the construction of a shelter around the Kasta tomb in Amphipolis. Plans also include the creation of special routes for people with disabilities. Located in Central Macedonia, northern Greece, Amphipolis is where the

Victoria Hislop Visits Archaeological Excavation Site in Lasithi, Crete

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Victoria Hislop Visits Archaeological Excavation Site In Lasithi, Crete
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British best-selling author Victoria Hislop recently visited the archaeological site of the Lasithi Plateau (known as Oropedio Lasithiou in Greek), an area of great historic significance on the eastern part of Crete. Excavations have resumed in the area after 100 years under the supervision of the Culture Ministry, with funds provided by the Lasithi Plateau […]

Archaeological Site of Delos Undergoes Restoration

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Archaeological Site Of Delos Undergoes Restoration
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Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Culture Ministry is carrying out a major restoration project at the archaeological site of Delos with the aim to preserve its monuments and upgrade the island’s tourism infrastructure. Dubbed “Delos: Open Museum”, the project has secured funds reaching 4.5 million euros from the National Strategic Reference Framework program (referred

August Full Moon: Free Cultural Events at Sites, Museums Across Greece

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August Full Moon: Free Cultural Events At Sites, Museums Across Greece
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Photo: Ministry of Culture / Gavriil Papadiotis A number of free cultural events will take place on August 22, at Greece’s archaeological sites and museums to mark the full moon celebrations. According to an announcement by the Culture Ministry, admission to some 52 events including concerts, theater and dance performances, poetry readings, documentary screenings, art […]

Delphi Archaeological Museum Becomes More Accessible with Virtual Reality Tours

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Delphi Archaeological Museum Becomes More Accessible With Virtual Reality Tours
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Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one Greece’s most significant museums, has included new signs and virtual reality programs to make its collection accessible to persons with disabilities. With the use of new technologies the museum is now accessible to people with mobility issues, those facing hearing

Greece Closes Outdoor Archaeological Sites During the Day Due to Heatwave

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Greece Closes Outdoor Archaeological Sites During The Day Due To Heatwave
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Archaeological site of Delphi, Greece. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that all outdoor archaeological sites in Greece will remain closed during specific times until Thursday due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country. More specifically, all outdoor archaeological sites in Greece will remain closed between noon and