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world1 month ago•2 min saved

Erdogan presses Greece to halt Aegean island militarization and warns against misreading Turkey’s calm

Turkish President Erdogan urged Greece to abandon the militarization of demilitarized Aegean islands, warning that Ankara’s calm approach isn’t weakness and reaffirming Turkey’s stance of defending its rights with no territorial ambitions. Greece says treaties don’t require blanket demilitarization and that Athens can defend itself under international law; Erdogan also indicated Turkey’s interest in elevating ties with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization without leaving the West.

via ekathimerini.com|

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archaeology3 years ago•3 min saved

"Rare Marble Artifacts Found in 1,800-Year-Old Shipwreck off Israel"

A diver off the coast of Israel discovered an 1,800-year-old shipwreck with rare marble artifacts, including Corinthian column heads and a huge marble architrave. The artifacts are the oldest sea cargo of its kind known in the Eastern Mediterranean and were likely destined for a public building such as a temple or theatre. The items were partially worked, indicating they were transported in a partially carved form and finished at the destination. The artifacts likely came from the Aegean or Black Sea regions in Turkey or Greece. The discovery has helped resolve a major debate among experts about the origin of architectural elements.

via CBS News|

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