Skeleton of ancient warrior and hoard of treasure found in 3,500-year-old tomb

US archeologists found the wooden coffin of the unknown soldier on the Peloponnese peninsula, with jewellery, a bronze sword and ivory combs inside

US archaeologists in Greece have uncovered the skeleton of an ancient warrior that has lain undisturbed for more than 3,500 years along with a huge hoard of treasure, according to the Greek culture ministry.

The treasure is "the most important to have been discovered in 65 years" in continental Greece, the ministry said.