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Monday, June 9
June 9, 2008

A 2,300-year-old grave was unearthed during construction work in Thessaloniki, Greece. The woman had been buried in a wooden coffin with four gold wreaths, gold earrings set with semiprecious stones, a bronze mirror and vase, and six pots.   This photograph shows the entire grave. Amphorae once filled with the coveted red wine of Chios have […]

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