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UC Researchers Lead Team Of Archaeologists To Discovery Of Griffin Warrior Grave

University of Cincinnati, Pylos Excavations

 

In the summer of 2015, a team of archaeologists led by University of Cincinnati researchers discovered and excavated a Bronze Age warrior’s tomb in southwestern Greece. 

The discovery has been described as one of the richest tombs found in Greece in the last 50 years, and a possible gateway to civilizations.

Joining us to discuss the importance of the tomb, dating to approximately 1450 B.C. and dubbed the grave of the , are directors of the archeological project, Dr. Sharon Stocker, senior research associate; and UC Classics Department Head and Carl W. Blegen Professor of Greek Archaeology, Dr. Jack Davis.

To learn more about the Griffin Warrior excavation, you can read articles in , and .