The name of the sport in ancient Greece was Episkyros. A football game called episkyros was played in ancient Greece between two teams.
Tag: Romans
The oldest text in the Basque language found on hand of Irulegi
The Hand of Irulegi was initially discovered in 2021 by archaeologists from the Aranzadi Science Society who were excavating an ancient hamlet at the foot of Castillo de IRULEGIko gaztelua near Pamplona, Spain.
Ancient bronze statues discover in a stunning trove
In the ruins of an old holy sanctuary in Italy, archaeologists found a rare cache of 24 bronze statues made in the Etruscan and Roman periods.
Ancient Roman Odeon found in Crete
At a remote archaeological site on the Greek island of Crete, archaeologists found an old Roman odeon. Romans and their visitors most likely attended a variety of events in the odeon, including lectures, musical competitions, city council sessions, and theatrical performances.
Interesting history and legends of Galata Tower
Although the exact date of construction of the Galata Tower, also known as the Christ Tower, is unknown, it is thought to have occurred in the early 500s AD. The tower, which is the oldest and most important work in the historical Galata region, was utilized for various reasons by Romans, Venetians, Genoese, and Ottomans.
Let’s get to know the location before discussing the Galata Tower and its legends…
Celtic civilization and unknown facts
Celts was a tribe that lived in Europe around the first millennium. They left their homeland of Central Europe in 2000 BC. The majority of the people settled in Spain, Gaul, and the British Isles.