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Post by theshee on Oct 23, 2014 7:45:58 GMT 10
linkSphinx Head Found in Mysterious Greek TombGreek archaeologists made another amazing find on Tuesday as they unearthed the missing head of one of the two wingless sphinxes guarding the large and mysterious burial site in Amphipolis, in Greece’s northeastern Macedonia region. According to a statement by the Culture Ministry, the finely carved head was found inside the tomb’s third chamber. Fragments of the wings were also unearthed. About 24 inches high, the marble head depicts a beautiful woman who appears to smile slightly. Apart from some minor damage to the nose and lips, the sculpture is largely intact. The life-like work features curls falling on the left shoulder and tied around the head with a thin band. There are traces of a reddish color in the hair. “This is a sculpture of magnificent art,” the culture ministry said.The ministry added that a clean break at the bottom of the neck shows a perfect fit with the eastern sphinx. Weighting about 1.5 tons and bearing traces of red coloring on their feet, the colossal sphinxes were found in August. Archaeologists led by Katerina Peristeri believe the mythological statues were meant to guard the burial, which is the largest tomb ever uncovered in Greece.
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Post by brillbilly on Oct 24, 2014 5:20:20 GMT 10
Quote; “This is a sculpture of magnificent art,” the culture ministry said. I have to agree
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Post by theshee on Nov 2, 2014 10:52:42 GMT 10
Eight square meter vault and marble door found in Amphipolis tombIn an effort to reach the fourth chamber in the Amphipolis tomb, the excavation crew reached an 8.4 square meter vault and found an almost intact marble door weighing 1.5 tons. According to an official announcement by the Greek Ministry of Culture, the removal of the backfilling earth from the fourth chamber exposed a vault dug on the natural slate floor. The vault has a surface of 4X2.10 meters and its floor is sealed with limestone. In addition, a marble door that belongs to the third chamber with dimensions 2X0.90X0.15 meters, weighing 1.5 tons, was found with only a small part missing. Parts of the limestone remain intact and are connected to the side walls. On the west part of the floor, there is an incline caused by the floor caving in. On the east part, the limestone is in place. The stones from the west wall will be removed to facilitate supporting and bracing works. The report describes the vault as filled with soil, like the rest of the monument, and the removal of soil has led to a depth of 1.40 meters so far and it looks like it goes much deeper. The second door was found inside the soil. The removal of soil is continuing uninterrupted. Meanwhile, sensors that measure distortion have been put in order to measure the sturdiness of the supporting mechanisms during excavation and supporting works. Support beams have been placed on walls, as well as on the domes of the second and third chamber. link
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Post by brillbilly on Nov 3, 2014 5:39:32 GMT 10
1.5 ton marble door!...damn that's a heavy door !
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Post by theshee on Nov 4, 2014 9:28:14 GMT 10
I hope they dont stop putting this info out. I have a feeling they will
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