GREECE: In 1802, the ship Mentor was sailing to England when it sank off the island of Kythira. Seventeen boxes of ancient treasures, including the famous Parthenon Marbles, went down to the seafloor. Most of the precious objects were quickly raised, but investigation of the wreck site has shown that many remained. Divers recently retrieved a gold ring, a pair of gold earrings, and three gaming pieces, as well as various other wood, ceramic, and bone artifacts.
Digs & Discoveries July/August 2024
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Some 3,500 years ago, prosperous merchants on Cyprus controlled the world’s most valuable commodity
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Millions were forced to flee during the Great Famine—some of those left behind were condemned to Ireland’s most notorious prison
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