"7th-Century Greek Temple Unearthed: Gold, Jewels, and Sacrificial Evidence Revealed"

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Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed a 2000-year-old temple on the island of Evia, filled with gold, jewels, and rich relics. The discovery, made in 2023, follows the initial finding of a monumental building in 2017. The excavation also revealed structures likely used as altars, including a horseshoe-shaped altar with layers of ash and burned bones. Additionally, bronze figurines from the Geometric period and a clay bullhead from the Mycenaean period were found, indicating a long history of worship at the site.
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