ATHENS nike air max 90 shoes nz , July 30 (Xinhua) -- Greek archaeologists believe that they have unearthed ancient Greek general and political leader Pericles' wine cup in a northern Athens suburb, according to media reports on Wednesday.
In an article carried by local daily "Ta Nea" (The News), archaeologist Galini Daskalaki said that the item was found in a grave which was found during construction works for a new building in Kifisia district.
It is estimated that it dates back to the Golden era in Greek ancient history of 5th century B.C.
On the ceramic wine cup which measures about eight cm high are inscribed six names and among them Pericles.
Greek archaeologists believe that it could be used by the great Athenian general and political leader, since one of the other names inscribed (Arrifron) was the name of Pericles' grandfather, as well as older brother nike air max 90 wholesale nz , and was quite uncommon in ancient Athens.
The wine cup is expected to be put on display in autumn in an Athens museum.
MANILA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is on track to achieve the target of welcoming 10 million foreign tourists next year, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday.
Aquino made the remarks as he commended the officials of the Department of Transportation and Communications, the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Manila International Airport Authority for the renovation of the country's premier gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 nike air max 90 mens nz , which he inspected on Wednesday.
"We're on track, supposed to reach 10 million by next year. So I think we're on schedule," he told reporters in an interview, citing that last year, foreign tourist arrivals already hit 5 million.
Aquino said that with the renovation of the Terminal 1 nike air max 90 womens nz , tourists would feel that "it's really more fun in the Philippines. "
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