"Lost City's Sunken Secrets: Ancient Building and Treasures Unearthed in Greece's Depths"

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"Lost City's Sunken Secrets: Ancient Building and Treasures Unearthed in Greece's Depths"
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Archaeologists exploring the sunken city of Salamis off the coast of Greece have discovered a partially submerged building believed to be a massive public building from the 4th century B.C. The underwater excavation project also uncovered a variety of marble treasures, including bronze coins, vases, and fragments of ceramic pieces dating back to the Classical-Hellenistic period. The findings provide valuable insights into the topography and residential organization of the ancient city, shedding light on its historical significance.

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