Construction of a road to Athens' new airport uncovered another roadway and building foundations that were at least 2,500 years old.
``They indicate an economically vibrant community,'' said Kasimi Soutou who oversees the excavation.
She said the archeological council ruled to preserve the ancient around the old roadway, but the roadway itself will be paved over after any antiquities are removed.
The sports complex on the site of Athens' former international airport -- which also will host baseball, fencing and other sports -- is among the most delayed of Olympic sites.
Archeologists argue that the delays are not their fault.
``We always have this problem. The archeological work always starts at the last minute when it could have started a long time ago, but, unfortunately, the construction plans were not ready on time,'' said Kaza. ``So we are racing until the last minute and they tell us to finish because they have to finish, too.''
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