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Athens News Agency: News in English, 11-09-14
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[01] Important archaeological finds unearthed in Gortyna
[01] Important archaeological finds unearthed in Gortyna
ANA-MPA/An archaeological excavation currently in process at the Great
Theatre of ancient Gortyna
According to archaeologists the portions of the monument that have
been unearthed so far confirm that the ancient theatre is in very good
condition, underlining that apart from the main theatre, which was built
on a natural cavity, the finds indicate also indicate a later addition
of seats on the eastern side, possibly to increase capacity.
The excavations in the Gortyna Theatre are expected to be completed at
the end of 2011. on Crete island has unearthed important findings, among
them a life size male statue of the Roman era and fifty intact lamps of
the same period as well as marble engraved scenes of battles, sexual acts,
the Roman eagle and lions dated between the 1st and 2nd century BC.
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