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Amphipolis Tomb: Marble head of a sphinx discovered

Welcome — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 12:21:16 +0000

A marble head that belongs to one of Sphinxes guarding the entrance of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece, was discovered on 21 October during excavations in the third chamber. According to an announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry, the missing Sphinx’s head was discovered in a 0.15m depth, is intact with minimal breakage on the nose and has […]

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Amphipolis dig reveals amazing mosaic floor

Welcome — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 08:15:55 +0000

A large section of an impressive mosaic floor was revealed on 12 October during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece. The mosaic floor decorates the entire surface of the second chamber, a 4.5m width by 3 m length area, and is made of small white, black, grey, blue, red and yellow pebbles. The main scene […]

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Amphipolis dig fully uncovers the pedestals of the Caryatids

Welcome — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:21:34 +0000

The 28th Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities continues the excavation of the burial mound at Kasta hill in Amphipolis, Greece, by clearing the space in the second antechamber of the tomb. According to an announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry, the last two blocks of the sealing wall were recently removed, uncovering the marble pedestals to their full extent […]

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Amphipolis Tomb: Details of the Caryatids come to light

Welcome — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:00:18 +0000

The Greek Culture Ministry has released details of the Caryatids that were unearthed earlier this month during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece. According to the announcement, after removing three rows of limestone wall sealing, the archaeologists found the Caryatids to be wearing a long chiton and long fringed himation with rich folds (photos 1 and 2) and thick-soled platforms known as kothornoi that […]

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Amphipolis Tomb: Tight-lipped PM sends speculation sky high

Welcome — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:48:16 +0000

The tomb’s occupant may be a showy and arrogant VIP who liked to collect art and travel Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Monday that the recently unearthed ancient tomb at Amphipolis “is of global importance”, stressing that it goes “far beyond Greece’s narrow borders.” “For this reason we have to be serious and tight-lipped,” said Mr. Samaras, who cautioned […]

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Caryatids the Second Line of Guards in the Amphipolis Tomb

Welcome — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:11:40 +0000

Two magnificent Caryatids were unearthed on Saturday 6, as the excavation in the tomb of Amphipolis, Greece, continues apace. Only the upper part of their torso has been revealed so far, the face of the western Caryatid being preserved almost intact, while the other’s is missing. Carved in Thassian marble, the two sculptures are of exceptional artistry and resemble the Kore […]

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