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Rare coins and part of ancient aqueduct built by Roman emperor unearthed in Greece
Greek archaeologists recently uncovered a trove of ancient artifacts while exploring the lost city of Tenea, which legend suggests was built some 3,000 years ago by Trojan prisoners of war. More than two dozen silver coins and remnants of an important primeval aqueduct were among the discoveries shedding light on settlements and infrastructure during some of the earliest parts of the common era.
The discoveries in Corinth — a city in south-central Greece that draws tourists to see its preserved medieval structures — were made in October by a team headed by the archaeologist Elena Korkas.
A section of an aqueduct thought to have been built by the Roman emperor Hadrian to supply water to Corinth from ancient Tenea was among the project’s most notable archeological finds, the Greek Ministry of Culture said in a translated announcement. Hadrian ruled over the Roman Empire during the first century A.D., and remnants of another structure he ordered to be built during his reign, now known as Hadrian’s auditorium, was uncovered in Rome in 2009 while construction was underway for a new subway line.
Finding Hadrian’s aqueduct was significant for several reasons, the first being that it was one of the largest hydraulic systems to exist in ancient Greece. Unearthing a portion of it meant that researchers could finally precisely plot the route of the aqueduct, according to the culture ministry.
The course of the aqueduct and its contributions to early Greek civilization throughout the region is of major interest to historians. The system is mentioned in ancient texts, and another aqueduct built by Hadrian that carried water to Athens has been more thoroughly studied.
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The newly uncovered section of Hadrian’s aqueduct is about 100 feet long, with walls over 10 feet high, the culture ministry said. Built from mortar and stone and encapsulated by a rounded roof, the aqueduct was situated along a river and carried water in an interior chamber that measured about 4 feet high and 2 feet wide.
Along with the discovery of the aqueduct, the excavations also revealed a “prehistoric settlement” in the area that dates back to the Early Bronze Age, between about 2600 and 2300 B.C. The settlement confirmed to historians that people lived in ancient Tenea prior to the fall of Troy around 1180 B.C., the culture ministry said.
Archaeologists additionally found a building complex that can be traced from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic period, covering several centuries, from about 750 to 30 B.C. Within the complex, they found treasures, including 29 silver coins from ancient Greece, a clay altar, a miniature vase and a figurine of a horse with a rider. Some of the coins date as far back as the sixth century B.C.
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The culture ministry said many of the coins found were “among the rarest and most historic coins of ancient Greece,” including three silver staters that were minted at Olympia during the Olympic Games and one “depicting Hercules suffocating two snakes with his hands.” The treasure reinforces historians’ understanding of the ancient city as a religious site, since the Olympic Games themselves were once a religious event.
The excavation uncovered other pieces of ancient history, too, like Roman-era building complexes with individual rooms and grave sites from ancient periods through to Roman times.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.