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Archaeologists in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis uncovered a 1,700-year-old pyramid-shaped tomb from the Roman period. The site features a rare 19-line Greek poem, traditional Egyptian protective spells, and artifacts from the reign of Emperor Constantine, illustrating the cultural synthesis of the era.
Archaeologists in southern Italy have discovered a trove of artifacts from a sanctuary in the ancient Greek city of Paestum, including seven terracotta bullheads and a figurine of Eros riding a dolphin. The discovery sheds new light on the religious life and rituals of the city, which dates back to the 5th century B.C. Limited excavations began in the 1950s, and the Italian Culture Ministry believes more treasures can be found in the area.
Archeologists in southern Italy have discovered a trove of artifacts from a sanctuary in the ancient Greek city of Paestum, including terracotta bull heads and a figurine of the Greek god Eros riding a dolphin. The dolphin statuette appears to be from the Avili family of ceramists, whose presence had never before been documented in Paestum. The small temple was first identified in 2019 along the ancient city walls, and excavations were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited excavations began at the temples in the 1950s, and the Italian Culture Ministry believes more treasures can be found in the area.