Ancient sanctuary of Hermes discovered in central Greece
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2005 11:55 amSalvete
Wed Jan 26, 2:05 PM ET
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).
The finding is located in the site of the ancient town of Trikke --
home to the Asclepion, the ancient world's oldest and most renowned
sanctuary.
Known to the Romans as Mercury and member of the ancient Greeks' 12-
god pantheon, Hermes was the messenger and herald of the gods, deity
of science, eloquence and cunning, as well as patron of thieves and
travelers.
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valete
Quintus
Wed Jan 26, 2:05 PM ET
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).
The finding is located in the site of the ancient town of Trikke --
home to the Asclepion, the ancient world's oldest and most renowned
sanctuary.
Known to the Romans as Mercury and member of the ancient Greeks' 12-
god pantheon, Hermes was the messenger and herald of the gods, deity
of science, eloquence and cunning, as well as patron of thieves and
travelers.
for more on this article: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1539&ncid=1539&e=10&u=/afp/20050126/sc_afp/afplifestylegreece_050126190524
valete
Quintus