Ancient CyprusAncient Cyprus

Field photograph·C01167·1929

Tomb 11 at Marion, during excavation

Tomb 11 at Marion during excavation, a deep cut dromos leading to a dark tomb opening
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1929. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C01167. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A rectangular cutting with steep earthen sides descends from the grassy ground toward a dark, arched tomb opening at its far end. Scrubby bushes and grass cover the slope above, and loose soil lies on the cutting floor. No people are shown.

English, translated from the original record

Excavation at Tomb 11 at Marion, with grass visible.

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