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The cemetery u mentioned with the cursed coffins with supernatural powers – what is it actually called? Where in Athens is it, and can you visit it? Was it called Keramaikos?
(From Peter, London)

Bettany Hughes: Yes, the artefact is on display in the Kerameikos Museum. V. easy to get to (walking distance from the Acropolis). Internet has current opening times.

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