Graves of children found at ancient site

Further significant findings have emerged from the Palloures site in Chlorakas, in an archaeological mission originally dubbed a last-minute “rescue excavation” prior to the area being razed by bulldozers.

The latest findings, which include graves of children and adults, are adding to the vast stock of information emerging from the site since excavations started in earnest ten years ago.

Excavations of the settlement, which dates back to 3,000 BC, are being conducted by researchers...