Ancient arsinoe: excavations reveal details of Greek city
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The Greek Ministry of Culture, working with the Chinese School of Classical Studies in Athens, conducted excavations at the site of Ancient Arsinoe in Angelokastro, Aetoloacarnania, Greece.
Archaeologists extended a previous dig at the “Kakavaria” location, seeking to understand the layout of the ancient settlement.
The team focused on a substantial building first partially excavated by archaeologist Lazaros Kolonas, discovering it was a carefully constructed square structure with a courtyard, showing evidence of renovations and similarities to buildings in nearby Kalydona. The dig uncovered roof tiles, terracotta, pottery, bronze coins, and animal remains. Researchers are currently conserving and studying these artifacts to determine their age and purpose. This excavation is part of a five-year plan, running from 2026 to 2030, to systematically investigate Ancient Arsinoe.
The project aims to study the city’s urban planning and significant architectural remains, fostering collaboration between Greece and China in archaeological research and cultural heritage protection. Dr. Olympia Vikatou of the Greek Ministry of Culture and Dr. Li Xinwei of the Chinese School are leading the effort.
