Greece on Thursday returned a hoard of over 1,000 stolen ancient coins to Turkey in the first repatriation of its kind between the historic rivals and neighbours.

Other coins came from Cyprus, the islands of Aegina and Milos, from Asia Minor cities founded by Greek settlers, the Iron Age kingdom of Lydia, and Phoenicia in modern-day Lebanon, officials said.

The Ancient Greeks revolutionised trade by being the first to use coins as currency, replacing the barter system around the 7th century BC. These early coins, made of precious metals like silver and ...

Archaeologists have made the remarkable discovery of an ancient Greek "cancer-treating" amulet in the ancient city of Pisidia ...

The nation of Greece is one of the most archaeologically rich countries in the world. For evidence, look no further than the ...

Coin of ancient Greek Queen of India, Agathoclea Theotropus ... right after Demetrius’ death and his own return around the year 166 from modern Patna in the Bihar state of India. Another theory is ...

The vasilopita is a traditional Greek cake eaten on January 1 to symbolize prosperity and abundance in the New Year.

Greek authorities announced that scores of stolen artifacts including coins and vessels have surfaced by surprise in an ...

Greek and Turkish experts determined that the coins were part of a stock hidden ... it is possible the hoard was secreted in modern-day Turkiye during the Persian Wars expeditions of Athenian ...

Nestled within the dough is a hidden coin (called flouri) – a token of fortune, love, and health for the lucky person who ...

Athens ushered in 2025 with an unforgettable celebration at Syntagma Square on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31. As the clock struck midnight, Athens erupted in a breathtaking display of fireworks ...

Gold coins buried in a small pot and dated to the fifth century B.C. were discovered in modern-day Turkey ... and Athenian armies in the ancient Greek city of Notion could explain the existence ...