Thessaloniki: Ancient Necropolis Discovered
During excavations for a subway system in Thessaloniki, around 1000 graves dating from the Roman and Byzantine times have been found.
The graves containing jewelry, coins and other artifacts date from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD, according to the Greek archeologists. Most of the graves are located east of the city’s center. Some of them have been found near Thessaloniki’s train station.
The subway system is currently under construction. As work progresses, more archeological findings are expected. The first 13 subway stations are supposed to be completed by 2012.
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