In this undated handout photo provided by the Greek Culture Ministry
on Friday, June 6, 2008, a 2,300-year-old gold wreath is seen beside
two ancient clay pots in a newly-discovered grave in Thessaloniki,
northern Greece. The grave, found during work for a new subway,
contained four gold wreaths, earrings, as well as clay and copper
vases. (AP Photo/Greek Culture Ministry, HO)
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say subway construction work
in the northern city of Thessaloniki has unearthed an ancient grave with a
wealth of golden jewelry.
The 2,300-year old grave contained a female skeleton, accompanied by four
gold wreaths and gold earrings in the shape of dogs' heads set with
semiprecious stones.