New findings from Faliron excavation showcased at Archeological Musuem of Piraeus

·

The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus has opened an exhibit showcasing some of the most important findings from the excavation in the Delta of Faliron Bay, south of Athens. 

The salvage excavation was on the site where the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre was meant to be built before some discoveries were made. 

The excavations revealed an extensive cemetery of 1500 ancient Greek skeletons dating between the 8th and 5th centuries BC, and also a mass grave containing 80 skeletons, 36 of which were in shackles.

Culture Minister, Lina Mendoni inaugurated the “Falirothen (Coming from Faliron): Between Two Worlds” exhibition in a ceremony with the Piraeus Mayor, Yiannis Moralis present. 

The exhibition is curated by Piraeus Archeological Ephorate head, Stella Chryssoulaki, with the help of fellow-archeologists Ioannis Pappas, Dora Evangelou, Alexandra Syrogianni, Ekaterini Panagopoulou and Andromachi Kapetanopoulou. 

Divided into four units, the first two will present the funerary practices in Attica during the Early and Late Archaic periods with the third focusing on Early Attic pottery, and the fourth presenting three burials analysed through bioarchaeology. 

Source: AMNA

Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Greece said ‘no’ to Italians in WWII, but answered to a Roman name

On OXI Day, The Greek Herald reflects on how one word - “No” - continues to shape identity, language and belonging.

How Vietnam veteran Steve Kyritsis made it his work to honour forgotten WWII soldiers

For Vietnam veteran Steve Kyritsis OAM, what began as a request from the Greek Consulate 14 years ago has become a lifelong mission.

Young Greek Australians reflect on OXI Day and their cultural identity

OXI Day remains a symbol of hope and national pride in Greek history, especially for the younger generations.

St Demetrios Greek Orthodox church at St Marys hosts first-ever Paniyiri

People flocked to St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church at St Marys on Sunday to celebrate the feast day of the parish’s patron saint.

Kezilas family donates historic baptism record to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane has received the first recorded Baptism Certificate issued in Australia, dating back to 1924.

You May Also Like

St Benedict School in Mt Torrens rejects screens, embraces ancient Greek philosophy

Established in early 2024 by members of the Catholic Church of the Holy Name, St Benedict has grown to around 50 students.

Police detain weapons of “Revolutionary Self-Defence” group

In a big counter-terror operation against the organisation “Revolutionary Self-Defense” police raided several houses in Athens, arrested two men and one woman and discovered...

Greek PM outlines new financial aid plan to kick-start the economy

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a plan to kick-start the Greek economy with a 24 billion euro program aimed at recovering from the coronavirus lockdown.