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Field photograph·C00118·1927–28

Tomb 416 at Lapithos Kastros, during excavation

Tomb 416 at Lapithos Kastros during excavation, showing a rectangular opening in the ground with stones inside the dark chamber.
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–28. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C00118. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A rectangular opening cut down into earth and rock leads into the dark interior of a tomb chamber. Several stones lie in the shadows just inside the opening. Excavated soil and loose stones pile up around the edges, and a cut face of soil runs along the right side.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 416 at Lapithos Kastros: tomb chamber with stones, during excavation.

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