Intact late Minoan tomb found in Crete
An unlooted chamber tomb containing, among others, a larnax coffin with a well-preserved skeleton of an adult in a contracted position, as well as vases in an excellent state of preservation, were excavated in the area of Ierapetra, eastern Crete, by the Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities.
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Credit: Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities |
A pit with a diametre of 1.20m and a depth of more than 2.5m was excavated in the grove after which “a chamber tomb was discovered, dug into the soft limestone of the area. The access to the tomb was made by a vertical shaft, while the entrance was sealed by stone masonry.”
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Credit: Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities |
In the northern chamber was found another larnax with another adult skeleton and additional vases near it. All vases are intact, of good craftsmanship and in an excellent state of preservation.
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Credit: Lassithi Ephorate of Antiquities |
Source: Greek Ministry of Culture [August 23, 2018]
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