Before the World Conference of Classical Studies in Athens, Amphilochios Papathomas, Professor of Ancient Greek Philology and Papyrology at the University of Athens, highlighted how classical Athens shaped Western civilization, just like the traditional Chinese civilization has done to the Eastern society today.⁣ ⁣ He also emphasized the importance of recognizing China as the other great pillar of human civilization, one with an unbroken continuity from antiquity to the present day.⁣ ⁣ "Ancient civilizations still have much to teach the modern world," the professor explains to CGTN Europe.⁣ ⁣ #ClassicalStudies #Athens #China #AncientCivilizations ⁣