A ceramic wine cup that is believed to have been
used by Classical Greek Athenian statesman Pericles has been found in a pauper's
grave in north Athens. The cup was found smashed into pieces but after piecing it back together, archaeologists were amazed to find the name "Pericles" along with the names of five other men.
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Experts are sure that the cup was used
by Pericles, as one of the other names listed
is that of Pericles elder brother Ariphron. The name Ariphron is extremely rare so having it listed above that of Pericles makes a strong case that these are the two brothers.
Pericles died of the plague in 429 BC. The cup is to be displayed at the Epigraphical Museum in Athens.
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