Tag: ARCHEOLOGY

The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.

The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.

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Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in the heart of Athens offers visitors the opportunity to discover two very interesting aspects of ancient Greek culture through its permanent exhibitions “Ancient Greece – The Origins of Technology” and “Musical Instruments and Toys of Ancient Greece”.

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Greek News Agenda11 hours ago
📚📚Where does poetry meet philosophy? What is that binds them together? In the words of poet Giorgos Dritsas, "I believe that philosophy and especially philosophical language is crucially linked to poetry and can influence it in great depth. After all, poetry, as mentioned above, constructs new realities, and through them shapes a theoretical basis that can lead to a new inspiration, which in turn helps create a new worldview and – why not? – a new vision of the world".
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Greek News Agenda3 days ago
🎬 The Ultimate Guide on Filming in Greece ! 🇬🇷

The Hellenic Film Commission has just released the Summer 2025 edition of its comprehensive guide: “𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞” — your ultimate roadmap to filming in one of the world’s most breathtaking locations.

Whether you're shooting a blockbuster, an indie gem, or a TV series, Greece offers:

🌞 Year-round Mediterranean light
🏝️ Unique locations from ancient ruins to volcanic craters
💶 A generous 40% cash rebate
🎥 Skilled, English-speaking crews & top-tier production infrastructure
🌿 Support for sustainable filming through Green Film

From "Triangle of Sadness" to "Glass Onion", global productions are already discovering what Greece has to offer. Now it's your turn.

Plus, explore funding, co-production opportunities, location scouting subsidies, and testimonials from renowned filmmakers like Park Chan-wook, Ruben Östlund, David Cronenberg, and more.

📘 Download the full guide here:
👉 https://filmcommission.gr/publications/

It’s time to put Greece on your production map. 🎬💙

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Greek News Agenda4 days ago
The Kalamata International Dance Festival returns July 18–27 with 20 works from Greece and abroad, created in collaboration with cultural institutions. A new vision aims for year-round engagement on local, national & international levels.
Read more: https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/kalamata-international-dance-festival-unveils-its-bold-new-vision/