The discovery of the Antikythera shipwreck was the first of a series of ancient shipwrecks to be identified in the Eastern Mediterranean over the course of the 20th century.
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A Late Classical Greek bronze remained on the seabed for 23 centuries
Saved by shipwreck, The Antikythera Youth
As people from all over the world visit Pompeii, officials juggle increasing threats to the deteriorating site.
The rediscovery of Pompeii and the other ...
Should archaeological sites be restored to how we believe they once looked, or conserved and left as is?
Conservation vs. restoration: the Palace at Knossos ...
The story of the past is hidden under layers of human residue, accumulated over thousands of years.
What is archaeology: understanding the archaeological record
What do we gain when works come from a well-documented excavation?
The importance of the archaeological findspot: The ...
Is this delicate female portrait what we think? Take part in a discussion of a masterpiece we know little about.
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