Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Tomb paintings examined in Amphipolis

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Painted figures have been found on the door frames of a 2,300-year-old tomb currently being excavated in Amphipolis.


Painted human figures have been discovered at the mysterious, richly-decorated tomb in Amphipolis in northern Greece, according to a news announcement by the Greek Ministry of Culture.


Found on the door frames of the second chamber, the figures will be examined with lasers.


Pictures of the newly found paintings, as well as additional information, have not yet been released.


“We are not hiding anything. New findings are revealed slowly as the restoration process continues,” Greek Culture Minister Kostas Tassoulas said.


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Story: Rossella Lorenzi, Discovery News | Photo: Discovery News



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