Field photograph·C00036·1927

Tomb 311 at Lapithos, Vrysi tou Barba

Excavated tomb chamber at Lapithos, Vrysi tou Barba, with a large stone lying in the pit — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C00036. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A deep excavated pit with steep earthen sides and a dark floor, photographed from the front edge. A large irregular stone block sits against the far wall, and two round openings are visible in the upper part of that wall. Grass grows along the top edge, a row of stones lies on the rim, and loose soil heaps lie on the right and in the foreground.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 311 at Lapithos, Vrysi tou Barba: tomb chamber with grass and stones, during excavation.

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