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Internet Security giants Kaspersky help restore Santorini Neolithic wall paintings

The Archaeological Society of Athens will have the technological support of Antivirus Internet security giants Kaspersky Labs, in their ongoing efforts to restore beautiful wall paintings in an archaeological excavation site at Akrotiri, on the island of Santorini.

Kore of Thera on display as of next year

A 2.3-meter-high archaic-era statue dubbed the “Kore of Thera”, which was found during excavations on Santorini 15 ago will be exhibited on the renowned holiday island’s archaeological museum next year, the culture ministry announced.
Additionally, an agreement between the ministry and the island’s municipal government will fund excavation in the area of Medieval Kastelia.