Field photograph·C03253·1929–31

Stone construction during excavation at the palace at Vouni

Excavated stone wall of rough blocks in a deep trench at the palace at Vouni
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1929–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C03253. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A wall of roughly squared stone blocks laid in courses rises in the centre of a deep excavation trench, its base in shadow. The trench sides are cut into pale earth, and beyond the wall spoil heaps and loose stones lie in the background under a plain sky. No people are shown.

English, translated from the original record

Stone construction during excavation at the palace at Vouni.

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