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First transmitted in 1958, Sir Mortimer Wheeler and the Hellenic Travellers’ Club visit Delos and Athens in the last leg of their journey around the Mediterranean.

First transmitted in 1958, Sir Mortimer Wheeler and the Hellenic Travellers’ Club conclude their journey around the Mediterranean.

Sir Mortimer explores the extensive archaeological sites on the Greek island of Delos, before travelling to Epidaurus to admire its beautiful theatre. In Athens, sites explored include the Parthenon and the open-air Theatre of Dionysus.

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28 minutes

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Mon 4 Aug 1958 21:45

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Archaeology at the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Collection

Archaeology at the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Collection
This programme is part of Archaeology at the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ - a collection of archaeology programmes from the 1950s to the 1970s. Available online to watch in full.


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  • Mon 4 Aug 1958 21:45

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