September 12th News

It's back to the early start today. All the stories so far seem to be new ones as well.

New stories as of 12:33 PM:

Greek Archaeologists Find Temple Dedicated To Hercules
Daily India
Athens, Sept 12: Greek archaeologists claim to have identified a temple dedicated to mythical hero Hercules, son of king of gods, Zeus, and mortal Alcmene...
http://www.dailyindia.com/show/173438.php/Greek-archaeologists-find-temple-dedicated-to-Hercules

New stories as of 7:03 AM:

Underwater Survey Nets Traces Of 2,400-Year-Old Greek Wreck Off Southern Albania
International Herald Tribune
SARANDA, Albania: Encrusted with tiny shells and smelling strongly of the sea, a 2,400-year-old Greek jar lies in a saltwater bath in Durres Museum, on Albania's Adriatic coast...
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/09/12/europe/EU-GEN-Albania-Ancient-Shipwreck.php

Fear And Fury Among The Marbles
BBC News
The Elgin Marbles in the British Museum are marvellous - but they're a bit, well, colourless, aren't they?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6986756.stm

Deal Could Safeguard Bronze Age Relics Site
Evening Telegraph
A Part of Derby's historic past could soon be in public ownership for future generations to enjoy...
http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=124378&command=displayContent&sourceNode=231734&home=yes&more_nodeId1=124522&contentPK=18367540

Iron Age Site Found At School
This Is Hampshire
EVIDENCE of an Iron Age settlement has been found at a school near Winchester...
http://www.thisishampshire.net/news/hampshirechroniclenews/display.var.1682834.0.iron_age_site_found_at_school.php

Prehistoric Swiss Building Found In Lake
Malaysia Sun
Archaeologists have discovered traces of Switzerland's oldest known building, underwater in the middle of Lake Biel, northwest of the Swiss capital...
http://story.malaysiasun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/b8de8e630faf3631/id/281502/cs/1/

Turkish Dam Threatens Historic Site
BBC News
The ancient city of Hasankeyf is perched on rock, towering above the river Tigris...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6990438.stm

Elaborate Project To Protect Paphos Mosaics
Cyprus Mail
PLANS for the covering and sheltering of the famous Paphos mosaics are still due to be revealed this month, despite yesterday’s launch date being postponed, officials said yesterday...
http://www.cyprus-mail.com/news/main.php?id=34635&cat_id=1