Warriors of Paros: Soldiers' burials offer clues to the rise of classical Greek city-states

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Excavation of an ancient cemetery in Paroikia led to the discovery of cremated remains of soldiers who died in a battle around 730 B.C, which offers evidence for the development of classical Greek city-states. The remains were found in large vases that were placed in two monumental tombs.

Greece, Discovery and exploration, Civilization, Greek, Ancient Greek civilization, Ancient cities

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Dressed for success: honoring an Etruscan ambassador

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A brief career profile of Larissa Bonfante, a New York University classics professor who is the recipient of the Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement, is presented. She has been greatly acknowledged for her research on the Etruscan civilization.

United States, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Executive changes & profiles, Colleges and universities, Officials and employees, Universities and colleges, Achievements and awards, Biography, New York University, Bonfante, Larissa

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Cult of the kiln; an Etruscan potters' furnace yields evidence of ritual in the making of ceramics

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The excavation of an Etruscan kiln in Italy yielding evidence of the cult practices accompanying the practice. The remains of an ancient terra-cotta loom indicated a possible community of artisans.

History, Art, Etruscans, Art, Greek, Greek art

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