Field photograph·C03619·1930–31

Excavation at Soli, Cholades Temples C-F: stone construction

Excavation at Soli, Cholades temples: a stone construction of large blocks set against cut rock and dark soil. — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1930–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C03619. Public domain (CC0).

Description

Large pale stone blocks are set in a rough row against a rock face in an excavated area. A dark, deep hollow lies beside them, with more fallen or cut stones along the right edge. The surrounding rock and soil are cast in strong shadow, and no people or scale are visible.

English, translated from the original record

Excavation at Cholades, Soli, showing stone construction.

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