Skeleton found in Amphipolis dig
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
Archaeologists excavating the tomb in the Kasta mound in Amphipolis have uncovered human remains in a grave under the floor of the third chamber.
According to a statement released today, the skeleton was found in a large limestone lined grave measuring 3.23 meters long by 1.60 meters wide and one meter high. Remains of supports under the burial chamber indicate that once it stood 1.80 meters high.
Within the grave, the remains of a coffin were found with scattered iron and bronze nails and glass and bone decorations. According to the team, the recent excavation work indicates that the third chamber measures almost nine meters in height from the top of the chamber to the bottom of the grave.
The remains of the deceased were found both in and out of the grave. The skeleton is a hugely important find and will be subject to detailed analysis by experts. This is eventually expected to provide valuable information regarding the occupant of the tomb including his/her age and sex as well as other details about the person’s life.
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