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Field photograph·C00072·1927

Tomb 306 at Lapithos, Vrysi tou Barba, during excavation

Rock-cut surface of Tomb 306 at Lapithos, Vrysi tou Barba, during excavation, with a small dark opening
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C00072. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A pale, weathered rock face fills most of the frame, with a small dark opening near its centre and a rough ledge running along its base. The surrounding area is in deep shadow, and loose soil and stones lie on the ground at the lower edge.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 306 at Lapithos, Vrysi tou Barba, during excavation, showing the tomb chamber and stones.

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Photographs: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm (CC0)