Ukrainian Soldiers Unearth Ancient Greek Burial - Archaeology Magazine

An unexpected archaeological discovery occurred in Ukraine when soldiers preparing military defenses in the south of the country came upon an ancient grave dating back to the VI-V century B.C. The discovery arose during fortification works carried out by the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade, who momentarily interrupted their war work to preserve this important historical heritage. Mykola, excavator operator, found a small amphora while doing ex…

Soldiers digging defensive trenches found ancient Greek burial jars from the 6th century BC • The rare finds were transferred to the local museum • An archaeologist serving in the Ukrainian army: "The perfect condition of the vessels indicates the high social status of those buried"

Ukrainian Soldiers Unearth Ancient Greek Burial - Archaeology Magazine

Miniature amphora, Mykolaiv, Ukraine MYKOLAIV, UKRAINE—According to a report by the Ukrainska Pravda, Ukrainian soldiers digging defensive fortifications stumbled upon an ancient Greek burial site in southern Ukraine. During excavation work, a machine operator from the 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade noticed a small amphora sticking out of a freshly dug trench, which he brought to the Mykolayiv Regional Museum of Local History. Museum experts …