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1. Elite tombs reveal Hala Sultan Tekke’s role at the heart of Bronze Age global trade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-tombs-reveal-hala-sultan-tekke-s-role-at-the-heart-of-bronze-age-global-trade

The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has announced significant new discoveries from recent excavations at the extra-urban cemetery of the Late Bronze Age harbour city of Dromolaxia-Vyzakia, better known as Hala Sultan Tekke....

2. Modern archaeologists follow 19th-century trail to revisit Cyprus’ earliest explorations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/modern-archaeologists-follow-19th-century-trail-to-revisit-cyprus-earliest-explorations

Archaeologists working along the rugged coast of Akamas have uncovered new evidence of Cyprus’ role as a vital maritime and religious hub during antiquity, following the completion of the 2025 excavation season at Agios Georgios, Pegeia....

3. What did they just unearth in Paphos?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-did-they-just-unearth-in-paphos

What was supposed to be just another construction site has suddenly turned into a local mystery....

4. Unearthing Cyprus’s copper past: Archaeologists trace Roman industry in the Peristerona valley

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unearthing-cyprus-s-copper-past-archaeologists-trace-roman-industry-in-the-peristerona-valley

An international team of archaeologists has completed a major field campaign in the valley of the Peristerona River, shedding new light on how copper production under Roman rule shaped both society and the environment in Cyprus’s north-western Troodos foothills....

5. Metro excavation uncovers ancient intact streets of Thessaloniki

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/metro-excavation-uncovers-ancient-intact-streets-of-thessaloniki

Excavations for Thessaloniki’s metro have shed new light on the city’s ancient urban design, revealing streets and infrastructure that date back to the 3rd century BC. ...

6. Cyprus reclaims ancient artifact from the UK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-ancient-artifact-from-the-uk

A Cypriot antiquity dating back to the Cypro-Archaic period (750–475 BC) was officially returned to Cyprus in a modest ceremony held at The Cotswold Auction Company in Cirencester, United Kingdom...

7. Archaeologists uncover giant Bronze Age “mega-oven” dating back 4,500 years

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-uncover-giant-bronze-age-mega-oven-dating-back-4-500-years

Archaeologists working north of Paphos have uncovered the remains of a substantial Bronze Age settlement at Kissonerga-Skalia, shedding light on a long-lived community active from roughly 2500 BC until its final abandonment around 1600 BC....

8. Ancient church and lost pottery workshop rewrite Cyprus’ early Byzantine story

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-church-and-lost-pottery-workshop-rewrite-cyprus-early-byzantine-story

Archaeological work in the Kophinou–Agios Herakleios and Menogeia–Limnes areas of Larnaca has uncovered major evidence of religious and industrial activity spanning roughly a millennium. ...

9. Excavations at Erimi Pamboula reveal houses, tools and pottery from the Chalcolithic era

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavations-at-erimi-pamboula-reveal-houses-tools-and-pottery-from-the-chalcolithic-era

Excavations at a prehistoric settlement in Erimi Pamboula have revealed evidence of human activity dating to the early third millennium B.C....

10. Archaeologists uncover major Bronze Age building and cemetery in Erimi

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/archaeologists-uncover-major-bronze-age-building-and-cemetery-in-erimi

An Italian-Cypriot research team has uncovered the remains of a massive Bronze Age structure and a complex burial site during this summer’s excavations at the Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou settlement....

11. Ancient coins found in donation box at Larnaca Airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-coins-found-in-donation-box-at-larnaca-airport

Three ancient coins were recently submitted to the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus....

12. Athens University sets up shop in Cyprus, scholarships and discounts galore

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-university-sets-up-shop-in-cyprus-scholarships-and-discounts-galore

Greece’s National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) is spreading its wings beyond its home country, announcing plans to open campuses in Cyprus this October....

13. University of Athens to open first branch in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-athens-to-open-first-branch-in-cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece’s oldest and most prestigious university, is officially setting up shop in Cyprus....

14. Cyprus secures return of antiquities from U.S., Belgium and Germany

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-secures-return-of-antiquities-from-u-s-belgium-and-germany

Cyprus has successfully repatriated several ancient antiquities from the United States and Europe, continuing a long-running effort to recover objects illegally exported from the island....

15. American archaeologists bring bronze age history to life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-archaeologists-bring-bronze-age-history-to-life

At the ancient site of Kissonerga-Skalia near Paphos, a team of American archaeologists is digging deep into Cyprus’s distant past, and the discoveries are shedding new light on life during the Early to Middle Bronze Age....

16. Cyprus' oldest iron age palace comes to light in Amathus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-oldest-iron-age-palace-comes-to-light-in-amathus

Archaeologists digging at the ancient site of Amathus have uncovered what is now considered the oldest known Iron Age palace in Cyprus, dating back to the late 9th century BC....

17. Neolithic village opens to visitors in Protaras

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/out-about/neolithic-village-opens-to-visitors-in-protaras

The Department of Antiquities, under the Deputy Ministry of Culture, announced Monday the opening of a newly arranged archaeological site at “Nisia” in Protaras, Paralimni....

18. Ancient tomb discovered beneath road in occupied Famagusta

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-tomb-discovered-beneath-road-in-occupied-famagusta

A hidden chapter of Cyprus’ ancient past was unexpectedly uncovered in the occupied port area of Famagusta after a section of the ground collapsed last week and revealed what archaeologists say is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Hellenistic period....

19. Cyprus’ archaeological nerve center shuts its doors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archaeological-nerve-center-shuts-its-doors

It’s the end of a chapter in Cyprus’ archaeological history, and for many, the loss hits close to home....

20. Turkish Academy grants observer status to breakaway state in north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-academy-grants-observer-status-to-breakaway-state-in-north

The Turkish Academy has granted observer status to the so-called turkish republic of northern cyprus (trnc), according to Turkish media reports, marking what they describe as “yet another new status” for the breakaway entity....

21. Stone age surprise in Akamas as discovery shakes up island's prehistoric history

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-stone-age-surprise-in-akamas-as-discovery-shakes-up-island-s-prehistoric-history

It turns out Akamas wasn’t the quiet backwater of ancient Cyprus after all. A new archaeological dig in the northwest part of the peninsula has unearthed artifacts so significant, they’re already changing the narrative on Cyprus’ early prehistory and could change how future development unfolds in the area....

22. George Demosthenous, Maria Panayiotou, Michalis Persianis to speak at Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/george-demosthenous-maria-panayiotou-michalis-persianis-to-speak-at-green-agenda-cyprus-summit

This year’s sustainable development conference puts the spotlight on strengthening Cyprus’s national strategy for the Green Transition. The primary goal is to position the country as a model of environmental responsibility and sustainable growth, making a meaningful contribution toward a greener, more resilient future....

23. Cyprus and the Netherlands: A strong but often overlooked bond

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-the-netherlands-a-strong-but-often-overlooked-bond

The Netherlands, a key player in both the EU and NATO, remains somewhat of an unknown entity in Cyprus—aside from Amsterdam’s popularity as a travel destination and the well-known football club Ajax....

24. University of Arizona discovery to headline new Cyprus archaeological museum

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/university-of-arizona-discovery-to-headline-new-cyprus-archaeological-museum

The Cyprus Archaeological Museum, set to open in 2027, will prominently showcase significant archaeological findings from Kourion, an ancient Roman city devastated by a massive earthquake on July 21, 365 A.D....

25. Ancient Greek artifacts to return after decades abroad

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/ancient-greek-artifacts-to-return-after-decades-abroad

Eleven ancient Greek artifacts, including a marble funerary relief and a Roman-era ring depicting Poseidon are set to return to Greece after a repatriation ceremony in Manhattan on February 25, officials said....

26. A hidden Titian masterpiece comes to light in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-hidden-titian-masterpiece-comes-to-light-in-limassol

The fusion of artistic brilliance and scientific innovation took center stage at the unveiling of the exhibition “Revealing the Unseen: A Hidden Titian Masterpiece”....

27. Cyprus ramps up efforts against illegal antiquities trafficking

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ramps-up-efforts-against-illegal-antiquities-trafficking

Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....

28. Cyprus reclaims rare antiquities from the US

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-reclaims-rare-antiquities-from-the-us

Cyprus celebrated the return of 266 valuable antiquities on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in cultural repatriation....

29. Cypriot antiquities return home from the UK

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-antiquities-return-home-from-the-uk

In a heartwarming and significant step for Cyprus, a collection of ancient Cypriot antiquities has been successfully repatriated from the United Kingdom....

30. Ancient Cypriot artefacts return home after decades abroad

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ancient-cypriot-artefacts-return-home-after-decades-abroad

In a significant cultural milestone, 69 ancient Cypriot artefacts were officially handed over to Cypriot authorities in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, paving the way for their repatriation. ...

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