Field photograph·C00718·1927–31

Excavation at Soli, soil and stones

Excavation trench at Soli with soil and stones along its sides — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C00718. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A narrow trench runs diagonally through the frame, its floor a pale, fairly smooth surface of packed earth. Loose soil and stones form the steep sides, and the right-hand face falls into deep shadow. A thin vertical measuring rod stands against the left bank.

English, translated from the original record

Excavation at Soli, with soil and stones visible.

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