A marble headstone dating back to 400 B.C. has been found in the Kerameikos area of Athens.
According to the official announcement, the shape and style of the sculpted marble of the headstone date from the third quarter of the 4th century B.C.. It is possible that the sculpture was initially placed in the ancient burial ground along the road in front of the Sacred Gate. It is estimated that later on, the headstone was used as building material and specifically as a door sill. Archaeologists also suggest that the marble piece had a third use later on, possibly as a cover of the sewer under the Sacred Road (Iera Odos street today) when the Athens sewage system was built in 6th century A.D..
Story: Philip Chrysopoulos, The Greek Reporter | Photo: The Greek Reporter
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