Field photograph·C02563·1930

Tomb 18 at Enkomi

Tomb 18 at Enkomi: a dark opening with fallen stones, seen from above during excavation
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1930. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C02563. Public domain (CC0).

Description

Looking down into a rounded opening cut into pale, layered earth, with large rough stones tumbled inside and a dark void below them. The cut edges show horizontal bands of soil, and the floor of the opening is lost in shadow.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 18 at Enkomi: tomb chamber with stones, during excavation.

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