Archaeological Artefacts Seized in Alimos Operation

Learner News | 27/11/2024

In today’s edition of Greek Learner News, our topic is a major police operation in Alimos that led to arrests and the discovery of ancient treasures. Discover what fate awaits these invaluable artefacts and those involved.

Archaeological Artefacts Seized in Alimos Operation

The news in Greek

Η αστυνομία στην Αλιμο συνέλαβε1 δύο άτομα και βρήκε 172 αρχαία αντικείμενα2 σε τρία διαμερίσματα και ένα όχημα. Τα αντικείμενα3 περιλαμβάνουν κύλικες4 , λυχνάρια5 και νομίσματα. Κατασχέθηκαν και θα εξεταστούν από τις Αρχές Αρχαιοτήτων. Οι συλληφθέντες κατηγορούνται6 για παραβιάσεις7 νομοθεσίας προστασίας πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς.

  1. συλλαμβάνω
    πιάνομαι από την αστυνομία ή άλλη αρχή λόγω παρανομίας ↩︎
  2. αντικείμενο (n.)
    κάτι που έχει μορφή και χρησιμεύει για ορισμένο σκοπό ↩︎
  3. αντικείμενο (n.)
    κάτι που έχει μορφή και χρησιμεύει για ορισμένο σκοπό ↩︎
  4. κύλιξ (m.)
    αρχαίο ελληνικό σκεύος, συνήθως ποτήρι για κρασί ↩︎
  5. λυχνάρι (n.)
    μικρή συσκευή που χρησιμοποιείται για φωτισμό ↩︎
  6. κατηγορώ
    θεωρώ κάποιον υπεύθυνο για κάτι κακό ή να παραβίασε τον νόμο ↩︎
  7. παραβίαση (f.)
    η πράξη του παραβιάζω τον νόμο ή κανόνες ↩︎

Translation

The police in Alimos arrested two individuals and discovered 172 ancient artefacts in three apartments and a vehicle. The artefacts include kylixes, lamps, and coins. They have been seized and will be examined by the Archaeological Authorities. The arrested individuals are charged with violations of cultural heritage protection laws.

Text Comprehension

Question: How many people were arrested in the Alimos operation?

Two people were arrested.

Question: What will happen to the artefacts that were seized?

The artefacts will be examined by the Archaeological Authorities.

Vocabulary

GreekEnglish
συλλαμβάνωarrest
αντικείμενο (n.)object
κύλιξ (m.)goblet
λυχνάρι (n.)lamp
κατηγορώaccuse
παραβίαση (f.)violation

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The operation was the result of a concerted effort by the Sub-Directorate for Combating Human and Goods Trafficking, alongside local law enforcement from the Alimos police department. After analysing information gathered over several days, authorities targeted three apartments located within the same building, leading to the discovery of the artefacts and the subsequent arrests.

The items seized during the raid include an array of historical treasures such as kylikes (drinking cups), vials, lekythoi (oil flasks), clay figurines, and replicas. Additional finds consisted of prochoi (jugs), miniature skyphoi (deep bowls) from the Archaic and Classical/Hellenistic periods, and clay lamps tracing back to Roman and Byzantine eras. Noteworthy too were a selection of bronze and silver coins, as well as ceramic fragments.

Archaeological Artefacts Seized in Alimos Operation
Archaeological Artefacts Seized in Alimos Operation

Following the operation, the artefacts were presented to the relevant Antiquities Authority to verify compliance with laws concerning the protection of cultural heritage. It was confirmed that all items fall under existing legislation, with eight needing further examination to determine their significance and origin.

The arrested individuals face charges related to breaches of antiquities protection and cultural heritage laws. They have been referred to the prosecutorial authorities for further legal proceedings.

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