Ancient Port of Salamis Found

News March 20, 2017

(Christina Marabea, Courtesy Greek Ministry of Culture)
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(Christina Marabea, Courtesy Greek Ministry of Culture)

SALAMIS, GREECE—According to The Greek Reporteran ancient port, including harbor structures and fortifications, has been found by an international team of researchers on the island of Salamis. The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports said that the site is where Greek naval forces led by Themistocles gathered before the naval battle against King Xerxes and the Persians in 480 B.C. Monuments to the victory over the Persians are located adjacent to the site, which is also thought to have served as a commercial port. For more, go to “A Surprise City in Thessaly.”

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