Posted on 11/09/2005 4:32:08 PM PST by blam
An unpillaged Hellenistic tomb found in Macedonia
Grave contents are evidence of a thriving ancient settlement
The newly found tomb, measuring 2.7 x 3.3 meters, had contained the intact remains of four cremation burials.
The discovery of an unpillaged, Hellenistic-era chamber tomb on October 29 in Spilia Eordias, in the municipality of Aghia Paraskevi, near a monumental Macedonian masonry tomb, has cast doubts on prevailing views about the isolation of Upper and Lower Macedonia.
Clay and metal
The newly found tomb, measuring 2.7 x 3.30 meters, contained the intact remains of four cremation burials, dating from the second quarter of the second century BC to the last quarter of the first century AD.
The majority of the grave ornaments were clay vases and clay idols, including two cherubs and female figures.
The metalwork found in the tombs are considered to be exceptional examples from local workshops.
Georgia Karamitsrou-Mentesidi, the director of the excavation, told Kathimerini that the finds were highly significant, as few untouched tombs of this type have been found in Upper Macedonia.
Both the tomb carved out of the rock as well as the adjacent two-chambered Macedonian tomb, with its monumental Doric facade and pediment, bear witness to a thriving ancient settlement.
The two tomb monuments are believed to have been located in the cemetery of an important city, as the finds apparently belonged to prominent families in an organized society.
GGG Ping.
Cool.
Any sign of Jimmy Hoffa?
If you look at the picture carefully, you can see him in the mortar.
metalwork?
Excellent.
Geraldo has to be around there somewhere with a camera, just in case!
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Neat, now tell us and show us what was found.
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