Ancient sanctuary of Hermes discovered in central Greece

[Dover]

Ancient sanctuary of Hermes discovered in central Greece

Wed Jan 26, 2:05 PM ET Science - AFP

ATHENS (AFP) - Residential construction in the central Greek city of Trikala brought to light the remains of an ancient sanctuary to god Hermes, the Greek culture ministry said.

Terracotta tablets dedicated to the deity of commerce were discovered near two greenish sandstone walls respectively 12.3 metres (40 feet) and 4.3 metres long.

Other findings included bronze coins, pieces of broken bowls as well as figurine fragments dating from Hellenistic and Roman times (4th century BC - 3th century AD)...cont'd


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[davidinalameda]

1. the god of bike messengers

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2. ...And florists!

[saltpoint]

3. I hope NPR will wake up and send a good reporter --

-- to cover this story. Maybe Margot Adler.

It would be a delight to hear a report on this instead of some of their inane coverage on Dubya's social security reforms.