Archaeologists in Greece have hit the jackpot with the unearthing of a magnificent ancient structure, complete with marble lion sculptures and stunning gold decorations. This echoes last year's discovery when archaeologists found an ancient Greek statue tucked away in a Roman sewer. The excavation began in early October near Aigio on the Peloponnese peninsula, about five miles southwest of the modern city, as announced by the Greek Ministry of Culture, who also celebrated a significant discovery at an ancient shipwreck.
The site is steeped in historical significance, linked to an ancient city in the Achaea region. Researchers zeroed in on a building identified by the gamma symbol ("Γ"), thought to date back before 300 BC. Archaeologists use artificial intelligence to discover over 300 unknown geoglyphs near Nazca Lines 2.
000-year-old Roman gladiator knife handle found at Hadrian's Wall in England As they dug, the team unearthed numerous stone blocks and column fragments, and exposed the impressive 55ft-long southern edge of the structure, among other key components of the ancient edifice. Present findings indicate that this could be the "heroon" of the area—a revered shrine or sanctuary established to venerate a hero. In ancient Greece, heroons were constructed to commemorate notable individuals from myths or local legends, often at sites associated with them, such as legendary burial grounds or scenes of remarkable deeds.
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