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2,500-year-old free-standing statues found in western Anatolia
They were discovered at the site of the Roman temple of Zeus Lepsynos
'Vampire butterfly' spreads to Istanbul, raises concerns
A pest species, dubbed "vampire butterfly," has spread to Istanbul from Black Sea regions due to human activities, causing concerns among locals and experts.
Meet the Greeks who call Mount Olympus their spiritual home
Silver-haired and soft-spoken, George Klonis worked as a bus driver into his 60s but found his life's purpose at the foot of Mount Olympus.
World’s oldest dog dies at 30 (photos+video)
Maggie the Kelpie, an Australian dog that was thought to be the oldest in the world, has died at the age of 30 leaving her owner devastated. She was the best friend of Victorian dairy farmer Brian McLaren who confirmed the news, saying that Maggie passed away peacefully on Sunday night. The beloved dog was still wandering around the dairy in Woolsthorpe, west of Melbo
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The Philosopher’s Stove: A journey to ancient cuisine (pics)
The Philosopher’s Stove is a pop-up kitchen that uses authentic recipes from the past to offer unforgettable culinary experiences. Meals are based on recipes found in ancient manuscripts or fusions.
Temple dedicated to Zeus found in Izmir
Archaeologists have discovered a temple which was built in honor of Zeus, the main god of the ancient Greek mythology, in the ancient city of Metropolis located İzmir province’s Torbalı district.
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Cult of Zeus found in Metropolis
The most important finding during excavations in the ancient city of Metropolis, which have concluded for the year, is a cult area built for the god Zeus from ancient Helen mythology A cult area built for Zeus, the main god of the ancient Helen mythology, has been found in the ancient city of Metropolis, located in Aegean ?zmir province's Torbal? district.
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'Vampire' Burial Uncovered In Perperikon
Grave of a young man on whom was performed an anti-vampire ritual was uncovered at archaeological excavations at the Perperikon site, reports News.bg.
The man was buried with an iron knife in his heart. His left leg, cut in three pieces was buried beside him.
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'Vampire' Funeral Found Near Vratsa
A Medieval funeral of a man was found during an archaeological dig near Bulgaria's northwestern town Vratsa, reports the Bulgarian National Radio.
The man was buried near the Vratsata pass, in a Christian manner, but with a large stone on the left side of his chest, where the heart is, said Nartsis Torbov, one of the archaeologists at the site.
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