Field photograph·Csn3082

Cypriote Mining, Mavrovouni: ancient open stope

Ancient open stope at Mavrovouni, with wooden props holding up the rock and loose stones on the floor. — Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, Csn3082. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A view into an underground mining space cut into rough, pale rock. Upright wooden posts, some leaning, prop the rock overhead, and a recessed opening in the back wall is framed by another timber. The floor is covered with loose stones and gravel.

English, translated from the original record

Ancient open stope at Mavrovouni, with pillars and stones.

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