Ayios Phokas, Ayios Iakovos, Kition and AmathusAlfred Westholm

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Altare?In the vicinity of these latest finds, where the marble edge is broken off, there is found lying on the floor an almost cubical stone. It is evidently no accidental fallen stone but properly built into the floor with gypsum. On closer examination the stone is found to be slightly concave on the upper side and there mixed with soot and ash. In the earth all round, considerably more ash and small pieces of charcoal are found, to a much greater degree than anywhere else previously. The stone is regarded as an altar. In order that the earth conditions may be further investigated, a new gallery is opened through the damaged part … continues