Field photograph·C01789·1929

Excavation at Kountoura Trachonia

Excavation trench at Kountoura Trachonia with a large stone at the back of the cut — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1929. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C01789. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A deep, rectangular cut has been dug into the soil, with a stepped floor and a large rounded stone lying against the far end. Straight earth walls rise on both sides, and grass, shrubs and scattered stones cover the ground at the top edge. No people or tools are visible.

English, translated from the original record

Excavation site at Kountoura Trachonia, with grass and stones.

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