Field photograph·C04331·1928

Stones at Idalion Acropolis during excavation

Excavated stone walls at the Idalion acropolis, with rough courses of stone and soil around them. — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1928. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04331. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A close view of excavated masonry at the Idalion acropolis, built of rough, flat stones laid in courses and partly broken away. Some courses are set in soil and rubble, with cavities and loose stones at the base. Further away at the top edge, the ground surface and more stone remains are visible.

English, translated from the original record

Stones at Idalion Acropolis, during excavation.

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