“To excavate is to open a book written in the language that the centuries have spoken into the earth.”
Quote by Spyridon Marinatos
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Spyridon Marinatos
Spyridon Marinatos was a distinguished Greek archaeologist recognized for his significant contributions to classical archaeology. Born on November 4, 1901, in Athens, Greece, he passed away on October 1, 1974. Marinatos is particularly renowned for his excavations at the ancient city of Knossos on Crete, where he made groundbreaking discoveries. more
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