goinggreek.info

The Agora => Greek News => Greek History & Culture => Topic started by: Maik on Wednesday, 01 November, 2017 @ 16:44:26

Title: 2,000 year old haul
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 01 November, 2017 @ 16:44:26
Quote
Ancient Greece: Haul Of Jewels And Golden Coins Uncovered From 2,000-Year-Old Tombs

Archaeologists in Greece have uncovered rare jewels, coins and other artefacts while excavating tombs near the ruins of the classical city of Corinth dating to between the fourth and first centuries A.D.

The team of experts, working with the Greek Ministry of Culture, made the discoveries in eastern Corinthia, at the site of the ancient village of Tenea, while excavating a burial ground with two distinctive chambers built when Greece was part of the Roman Empire.

Bodies were found alongside elaborate gilded bronze leaves, a golden ring, precious stones and gold and bronze coins from the surrounding region.
http://www.newsweek.com/ancient-greece-haul-jewels-and-golden-coins-uncovered-2000-year-old-tombs-698275