Discovery of ancient Greek shepherd’s graffiti rewrites Athens history Drawing must be ‘at least 50 years older than Parthenon’, researchers say Vishwam Sankaran ...

Archaeology & History Ancient Greek Graffiti Appears to Show Lost Temple Predating Parthenon. The ancient scrawl is one of more than 2000 that have been found in the hills around Athens.

As the Greek culture spread, temples like these were built all over the ancient Mediterranean world. This Doric temple in Sicily shows the predictable layout: The temple normally faced east.

Temples dedicated to Poseidon often became significant centers of worship, drawing pilgrims from across the ancient Greek world. The ancient Greeks built temples to honor their gods and ensure ...

The statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus was discovered in 1877, but its influential presence makes it a timeless piece ...

Ancient Greece laid the foundations of Western art. Traveling from its sun-splashed isles to the rugged mainland to bustling Athens, we trace the rise of Greek culture.

Archaeologists recently made numerous "spectacular" discoveries at a long-forgotten temple to an Ancient Greek god, according to local officials. The Department of Antiquities in Cyprus shared a ...

On a hilltop in Greece, archaeologists uncovered a huge set of ruins. The ancient complex — which turned mythology into history — is still revealing its secrets.

Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.