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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1976

Page

9

Ancient City Kommos Unearthed in Crete by Excavation Team

Sir Arthur Evans identified Kommos as a prehistoric town in 1924. Modern Canadian and American archaeologists confirm a prosperous Minoan town from 1800 to 1200 B C with daily life remains. The site, linked to Knossos by a southern road and possibly Phaistos seaport, offers unique insights into Minoan culture.

Steven V. Roberts N.Y Kommos Crete Sir Arthur John Evans Ees Knossos Sir Arthur Joseph W. Shaw University of Toronto Agais Lommos Shaw Gournia Komm Pitsidia Markakis Menelaus Elen Maria C. Shaw Cyclades

Saudi Arabia Faces Rapid Change Under King Khalid

In Jidda Saudi life shifts as Khalid delegates daily rule to Fahd while technocrats gain influence. Oil wealth drives inflation and urban growth. a 100 percent takeover of Aramco looms, and a mechanized National Guard unit emerges. Diplomacy with Yasir Arafat signals broader regional dynamics.

Eric Pace N.Y Faisal Yasir Arafat Lebanon Riyadh Calis Arabian American Oil Co Saudi Arabia Khalid Sheik Muhammad Abu al-Khail House of Saud Jidda Fahd

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