Field photograph·C00399·1927–28

Tomb 428 at Lapithos, during excavation

Excavation cutting at Tomb 428 at Lapithos, with stones lying in the narrow trench
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–28. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C00399. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A narrow, deep cutting with steep earth walls runs down the middle of the view. Several rounded stones lie scattered in the upper part of the cut, and a larger stone sits against the left wall near the bottom. The lower part of the cut is dark, soft soil, and no people or tools are visible.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 428 at Lapithos, Kastros: tomb chamber with stones, during excavation.

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