Field photograph·C01242·1929

Tomb 39 at Marion, excavation with stairs and tools

Tomb 39 at Marion: a sloping dromos leading down to the dark doorway of a tomb chamber in excavated ground. — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1929. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C01242. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A deep cut with straight sides runs down through light excavated soil to the dark doorway of a tomb chamber. A small ledge or step marks the base of the passage in front of the opening. Loose stones and spoil lie along the edges, and a small wooden board or stake stands at the top left.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 39 at Marion: excavation, with stairs and tools.

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