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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 13h

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 13h

🍿🎬 Curious about archaeology? Join us for fun animated films that dig into the secrets of the past: from excavation to discovery.

🧠 A lively quiz in Greek at the end will put your new knowledge to the test!

📽️ Films in French 🇫🇷 with Greek 🇬🇷 subtitles | Perfect for ages 7+

#aaf2025 #ancientbluesky

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 1d

🗿 Meet Ancient Heroes! 🏛️

Our 8th activity asks: “What is an Athenian Hero Doing at the Sanctuary of Artemis at Amarynthos in Euboea?”. Piece together a replica vase depicting Theseus and the Minotaur, and discover why the Eretrians chose this myth to honour Artemis. 🔍🏺

#AAF2025 #Athens #ESAG

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 2d

🌾 Discover the Secrets of Ancient Agriculture! 🏛️

Join us at the #AthensArchaeologyFestival to explore the world of #Demeter, goddess of agriculture 🌿

Learn how ancient Greeks grew seasonal crops, fed their communities, and connected with the land! 🌾👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

#AAF2025 #Athens #Ancientbluesky

Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 3d

🕯️✨ Discover the Christian Parthenon! 🏛️

Through hands-on activities and storytelling, reimagine the #Parthenon not just as a Classical wonder, but as a monument that evolved through the ages. A captivating experience for all ages! 🌿🎭

#AAF2025

Image: #Byzantine Parthenon ⓒΔημήτρης Τσαλκάνης

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 4d

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The Mysteries of Ancient Greek Theatre · Athens Archaeology Festival · Archaeology Festival

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 4d

🎭✨ Step into the Spotlight of Ancient Theatre! 🏛️

Our 5th activity is all about the magic of ancient performances. Come experience the art of storytelling that captivated audiences centuries ago and make your own masks! 🎭

#AAF2025 #Athens #AncientTheatre #AthensArchaeologyFestival #ancientbluesky 🏺

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 5d

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Culinary Mysteries of the Ancient World · Athens Archaeology Festival · Archaeology Festival

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 5d

🍲✨ Discover the Flavours of the Ancient World!🏺

Step into prehistoric kitchens at the #AthensArchaeologyFestival!
From soot-stained replicas to pottery under the microscope, discover how ancient pots reveal the secrets of food, fire, and daily life—fun for all ages! 🎨
#AAF2025 #Athens #Ancientfood

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Tulsi Parikh @tulsiparikh.bsky.social · 6d

Follow @athensarchfest.bsky.social to find out what we have on offer at the Athens Archaeology Festival in just over two weeks’ time!

#ancientbluesky #classicsbluesky #outreach #festival

Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 6d

🕳️✨ Explore the mysteries of caves! 🔦

The Ephorate of Paleoanthropology & Speleology invites explorers of all ages to a treasure hunt, where caves become gateways to ancient legends. 🌿🏛️
Bring your mobile, scan the QR code, and set off on an adventure!
#AAF2025 #athens #whatson #archaeologybluesky 🏺

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 6d

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Ancient Tales and Mysteries from the Deep Caves · Athens Archaeology Festival · Archaeology Festival

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 6d

🕳️✨ Explore the mysteries of caves! 🔦

The Ephorate of Paleoanthropology & Speleology invites explorers of all ages to a treasure hunt, where caves become gateways to ancient legends. 🌿🏛️
Bring your mobile, scan the QR code, and set off on an adventure!
#AAF2025 #athens #whatson #archaeologybluesky 🏺

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 7d

🌿✨ 🏛️ “A Mysterious Journey: Athens → Eleusis” invites you to step into the world of ancient travellers, uncover hidden symbols, and create your own artefact inspired by the secrets of the Mysteries…

A hands-on adventure for all ages! 🔍

#AAF2025 #athensarchaeologyfestival #Athens #Eleusis

Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 8d

First up…

🦁⚒️ Discover Heracles like never before! 🏛️
“The Myth of Heracles on Ancient Coins” by @alphabank.bsky.social Numismatic Collection presents the legendary world of the hero, his labours, stories, face preserved in history… on coins!
#AAF2025 #AthensFestival #Mythology #Archaeologybluesky

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 8d

For the next two weeks we’ll be featuring each of the activities that will be available on the day of the festival…follow us to learn more! #aaf #archaeologyfestival #greece

Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 10d

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 10d

A moment for the venue…🤩

#aaf2025 #athens #archaeology #archaeologybluesky #ancientbluesky

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · 17d

We are thrilled to announce that the AAF website is officially live 🥳 archaeologyfestival.bsa.ac.uk

Check it out for info about every activity on offer 🧐 You can also find details about location, contact, and our team 👏

Not long to go, we can’t wait to see you there! #archaeologybluesky 🏺

Screenshot of the first page of the AAF website

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Parthenon today, in front of a beautiful sunrise! 🌅 🏛️ But did you know that this Classical temple for Athena was later converted into a church and then mosque? Join us on Sat 18th October to learn more about its fascinating history!
#athensarchaeologyfestival #aaf2025 #archaeologybluesky #greece

A view of the Parthenon with a sunrise behind

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Aug 23

I see the wee pincer there! 😅

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

The theatre of Epidauros is famed for its amazing acoustics, where even a whisper on stage carries to the back row! 🎭 One of the finest achievements of ancient Greek architecture.

At #AthensArchaeologyFestival discover the mysteries of ancient theatre that left audiences in awe

#archaeologybluesky

View of the ancient theatre of Epidauros

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

🏟️ Stadium at Olympia: Long before the modern Olympics, over 40,000 spectators gathered here at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics to cheer on athletes. Contests were held in honour of the king of all gods, Zeus.

Join us on Oct 18th to learn more!
#archaeologybluesky #athensarchaeologyfestival

People running on packed earth surrounded by grassy banks, the stadium of Olympia

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

What you may NOT know about this labour is that the Hydra had a crustacean sidekick 🦀 Karkinos was the name of the giant crab that nibbled the ankles of Herakles as he fought the multi-headed monster.

Join us at the inaugural Athens Archaeology Festival in October to learn more about Herakles 🦁

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

Herakles and the second of his twelve labours 💪

This vase depicts Herakles slaying the Lernean Hydra with the help of his nephew Iolaos.

Caeretan Hydria, attributed to the Eagle Painter, ca. 520-510 BCE. Via @gettymuseum.bsky.social 🏺

#archaeologybluesky #athensarchaeologyfestival #aaf2025

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Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Aug 22

Eleusis, full of mystery, myth, and LEGEND 🌾 Associated with Demeter and Persephone, Eleusis was home to the Eleusinian Mysteries which involved fasting, ritual sacrifice, and an ancient pilgrimage.

We invite you on a modern pilgrimage on October 18th to uncover this ancient mystery and more 🏺

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