Field photograph·C01496

Excavation at the Karpas peninsula

Dark opening cut into a pale sandy wall during excavation on the Karpas peninsula — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C01496. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A dark rectangular opening is cut into a pale, sandy wall whose surface shows fine tool marks and crumbly texture. The opening has rounded edges and its interior falls into deep shadow. The sandy floor in the foreground is uneven, and a second recess curves away to the left.

English, translated from the original record

Excavation at the Karpas peninsula, with sand and stone visible.