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Field photograph·C01412·1929

Tomb 14 at Ayios Iakovos, during excavation

This field photograph shows human remains.

Skeleton in Tomb 14 at Ayios Iakovos during excavation, with rib and long bones lying in packed soil.
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1929. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C01412. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A close view down into a tomb chamber during excavation, showing pale bones lying in crumbly, packed soil. Curved rib-like bones run across the upper left, and long bones lie diagonally through the centre and lower part of the frame. The edges of the chamber fall into deep shadow.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 14 at Ayios Iakovos: tomb chamber with a skeleton, during excavation.

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