Drilling in Thessaloniki may unearth artifacts from Hellenistic and Roman Periods- August 4, 2006 ekathimerini.com Drill aids digs in Thessaloniki: "Archaeologists are ready to begin work on the largest-ever excavation site in this city's historic center using the so-called "metro-mouse," the giant drill already used to dig tunnels under the city of Athens.As the drill moves ahead, it is expected to help unearth finds that will illuminate the history and topography of the city's Hellenistic and Roman periods.The greatest archaeological interest lies in the site of the six metro stations...http://uoregon.edu/~mharrsch/2006_08_01_romanarch_archive.html#115473351116476992 |