Transported through history: Greek mosaic floor graces new subway station:
In a domed passageway outside Athens, crowds study display panels and look down though ...
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Ancient Finds Shape Piraeus’s New Metro StationThe terminus, inaugurated in October, incorporates an archaeological exhibit featuring finds from ancient daily life.
Key FactsNov 2, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A mosaic from a 4th-century BC house lies beneath glass, surrounded by ceramics and other household objects.
- The exhibit also includes original parts and replicas of an ancient irrigation system comprising wells and cisterns.
- The archaeological excavation lasted ten years, covered 7,500 square metres and reached depths of up to 17 metres.
- For passengers travelling through the port, the journey from the new station to the airport takes under an hour.
We have proven here in Piraeus that history and modernity can co-exist. There is always a way.— Evangelos Kolovos, Attiko Metro’s project director
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