Greek archaeologists conducted an excavation at the construction site, where work on the extension of the existing metro line, and found the remains of an ancient aqueduct and thousands of artifacts Dating from the Hellenistic and Roman age.
according to Greek Reporter, the findings were made in the metro area, which connects Athens with Piraeus. They were very diverse.
So, archaeologists have discovered an ancient aqueduct, wells and underground luxury stone floor classic Hellenism. Copies and images of all these objects is planned to unite in a permanent exposition, which will be installed at the metro station “Municipal theatre” in Piraeus. Currently, this station is still under construction.
the exhibition will also include some artifacts that also managed to dig up the archaeologists. It is reported that thousands of them, so all items in a subway station simply will not fit. They belong to the Hellenistic and Roman era.
According to archaeologist Giorgios of Pappas, this dig was the largest ever held in Piraeus. The result was assembled and the largest in the history of research archaeological material. This is mainly ceramic vessels, many of which are richly decorated with sculptures and household items, including wooden.
the Most valuable discovery scientists call a wooden statue of Hermes of the Hellenistic period that was discovered at the bottom of an ancient well. However, it is not the head.
as for the aqueduct, it is, according to archaeologists, was used in the Roman period and was abandoned during the Gothic invasions. Before these invasions, the aqueduct was used to supply water to Athens, in particular, hill Ardettos.
By the way, this is a rare case when the construction work was not stopped at the time of excavation. The archaeologists and the builders of the subway worked to an agreed schedule, which allowed not to reduce the pace of work, but not damaged historical and cultural layers.
