New archaeological finds in the centre of Athens
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A view of the well mouth discovered at Kerameikos ancient Cemetery, Athens [Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture] |
The finding is exceptionally significant as it identifies the spot as the first and unique Apollo divination site in Athens, confirming the worshipping of the ancient god along with his sister Artemis and restoring the accurate interpretation of the site as a shrine rendered by K. Mylonas in the late 19th century to a third goddess, Hecate.
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The Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes or Tower of the Winds, where fragments of Christian murals have been found [Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture] |
The excavation was carried out under the direction of Dr Jutta Stroszeck from the German Archaeological Institute and the supervision of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens.
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Inside the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes or Tower of the Winds. A view of the mural [Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture] |
More accurate dating of the findings will be published by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens after they are fully revealed. However, the repeated use of the monument throughout Byzantine times is confirmed, something that has probably contributed to the preservation of the Tower.
Source: Archaiologia Online [August 31, 2015]
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