Sew La Ti Embroidery: 05/20/16

Heritage: Ancient theatre of Thasos restored with local marble

The ancient theatre of Thasos is being restored using the island’s signature marble, healing the wounds of time and natural causes that have destroyed a large part of this important monument.The theatre was built in the 5th century BC inside a natural cavity above the island’s port [Credit: Flickr]Thassian marble, considered in an…
Heritage: Bulgarian officials seize ancient coins at airport

The customs officials at Sofia Airport prevented an attempt to smuggle a priceless monetary hoard. A collection, consisting of 82 silver tetradrachms of Philip II of Macedonia (the middle of fourth century B.C.), was found by the officials of "Customs Intelligence and Investigation" department at Sofia Airport Customs House.The 82…
Near East: Famed Syria mosaic museum damaged in barrel bombing

Syria's best-known mosaic museum in the northern rebel-held town of Maaret al-Numan has been seriously damaged in a regime barrel bomb attack, according to archaeological experts.The museum in Maaret al-Numan on June 16, 2015 following reported air strikes by Syrian government forces [Credit: AFP Photo/Ghaith Omran]The Association…

Heritage: Ancient theatre of Thasos restored with local marble