Ancient Greek Stele Found in WWI Trenches Honored at Thessaloniki Museum

Ancient Greek Stele Found in WWI Trenches Honored at Thessaloniki Museum

Roman-era stele discovered by World War I soldiers in trench works is now honored as Exhibit of the Month at a museum in Greece. Credit: Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki via AMNA Nearly two thousand years after it was carved, a Roman-era stele came to light not through a formal excavation but during wartime trench construction. The inscribed monument, originating from ancient Liti and dated to 121–122 CE, is now featured as Exhibit of the M…