Cache of Pre-Columbian artifacts returned to Peru- June 14, 2007 More than 400 pre-Columbian artifacts believed to have been taken from ancient graves in Peru were given back to that country here today in what was described by officials as the largest such recovery since the 1970s, when Peru and the United States agreed to import restrictions on the cultural artifacts.The cache of artifacts, briefly on display here, was described by experts as "priceless." There was a stylish clay pot, inscribed with a monkey-like figure. A feathered royal poncho. A child's..http://uoregon.edu/~mharrsch/2007/06/cache-of-pre-columbian-artifacts.html Former Greek Royal Residence Yields Ancient Treasures- June 14, 2007 More than 200 ancient items and 300 paintings were found inside sealed containers in a royal stable and in the basement of the main residence at Tatoi, some 25 kilometres (15 miles) northwest of the Greek capital, culture ministry officials said during a media tour of the site on Tuesday. "It's a real treasure hunt, we are in the process of removing these marvellous items from boxes stacked in disorderly heaps," restoration supervisor Nikos Minos told AFP. A team of 21 archaeologists and...http://uoregon.edu/~mharrsch/2007/06/former-greek-royal-residence-yields.html Image of Labyrinth found in Bulgarian tomb- June 14, 2007 Bulgarian archaeologists have found an image of the legendary labyrinth of King Minos, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.The exclusive find was unearthed near the village of Golyam Derven last week.The team of Professor Daniela Agre, who are doing excavation works in the area, stumbled upon the unique artefact while researching a an ancient Thracian tomb's entrance stone.The labyrinth image, which is carved on the slate, is perfectly preserved.The legendary labyrinth was considered a..http://uoregon.edu/~mharrsch/2007/06/image-of-labyrinth-found-in-bulgarian.html |