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Greece announces discovery of ancient palace near Sparta
On Tuesday, Greece's culture ministry announced the discovery of an ancient Mycenaean palace near Sparta.
The palatial remnants were unearthed at the archaeological site known as Aghios Vassilios Hill, a sizable tract near the ancient village of Xirokambi, where Greek archaeologists have been digging since 2009.
A variety of artifacts have been uncovered at the dig site -- clay figures, bronze swords and seals, murals, and a cup adorned by a decorative bulls head. But researchers say the latest discovery is the most valuable yet.
Researchers believe the palace was erected during the 17th or 16th century B.C., and destroyed in a fire in the late 14th or early 13th century B.C.
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2015/08/25/Greece-announces-discovery-of-ancient-palace-near-Sparta/4061440533008/