Field photograph·C02429·1929–30

Wall and stones during excavation at Ayia Irini

Excavation at Ayia Irini showing a curved stone wall, a large partly buried vessel and scattered sherds.
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1929–30. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C02429. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A curved wall of rough stones runs across the back of an excavated area of packed earth. In the left foreground a large pot, partly buried and broken at the rim, stands among scattered pottery sherds. A smaller vessel and a few small stones lie further back near the wall.

English, translated from the original record

Excavation at Ayia Irini showing a wall and stones, in situ find.

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