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  • Farmer Discovers Rare Tombstone from Late Minoan III Period on Crete

    08/18/2018 9:38:35 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 16 replies
    GreekReporter ^ | August 8, 2018 | Kerry Kolasa-Sikiaridi
    A farmer in Kentri Ierapetra on Crete attempted to park his vehicle in the shade of an olive tree and by pure chance, the over-irrigated dirt under his vehicle revealed a carved tombstone of the Late Minoan III period... In the grave, that had not been ransacked, archaeologists discovered two large Larnaka Late Minoan period embossed depictions that are in excellent condition. In addition, there were two skeletons found in the graves and about 24 vases with colored embossings and depictions. "Soil retreat was a result of the watering of the olive trees in the area as well as a...