Thousands of coins and archaeological pieces found in the eviction of a secret basement in Athens

During eviction of a property property of the National Pinacoteca that had been operating as a jewelry store for nearly 80 years, the Greek authorities found a trapdoor leading to a basement full of boxes inside which thousands of pieces from different periods were found…

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About the author
Marta Canete

With a degree in History and a master’s degree in Cultural Management, I have lived in Greece since 2008. As a cultural manager I have worked in both the public and private sectors of Greece and, as a journalist, I have collaborated with several international media and with TVE. @MartaC_Grecia