Many of the oldest inhabited cities in Greece are still standing against ... Corfu Town is a major tourist attraction and Greek regional center. It has also played an important role in Greek history ...

The Ancient Greek ... over any large areas of Greece. However, we do know that some of the major Greek kingdoms in later history had their origin in the Greek Dark Ages. For example, Sparta was ...

Lidar (light detection and ranging) scans use pulses of light to create a 3D map of terrain in a fraction of the time ... sustainably run systems —which could offer lessons for modern cities. Vinícius ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

Recent laser mapping via light detection and ranging, called ‘Lidar', has uncovered a network of ancient cities the ... The discoveries include five major cities and 10 smaller settlements ...

We have encountered a fascinating social media map that illustrates the Greek world through archaeological discoveries. This map, created by a user on Google Maps, spans the Iberian Peninsula to India ...

History is filled with tales of ancient lost cities that were drowned, abandoned, or swallowed by nature. Over time, these cities faded from memory until curious explorers or historians unearthed ...

Tenea, a city referenced in ancient Greek myths and texts, has eluded historians for centuries. According to Greek legend, it was established by Trojans who were captured after the fall of Troy. The ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Scientists have detected several thousand earthquakes, the vast majority of them with small magnitudes, in just over two weeks near Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini ...

Galilee is an ancient city. According to the Bible, Galilee was named by the Israelites and is where Jesus performed many miracles. Today, it’s indicated that Galilee has an estimated population of ...

The city's cobblestone streets are home ... Referred to by some as "Greece's Pompeii," it features the remains of Ancient Akrotiri that were preserved beneath layers of lava after a volcanic ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. People attend a rally organised by the association of the families of victims of the Tempi train collision ...