Field photograph·C01177·1929

Tomb 5 at Marion during excavation

Tomb 5 at Marion during excavation, looking down a sloping dromos to the dark arched tomb entrance
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1929. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C01177. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A steep cutting of excavated soil runs down to a dark, arched tomb entrance at the bottom of the frame. The earth walls show layers of soil and stones, and grass tufts and a wooden stake sit along the top edge. A pale bank of excavated earth runs down the right side.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 5 at Marion during excavation, with grass and stones visible.

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