Well, the news just went out: the tomb of
Amphipolis has been looted! At least that is what archaeologist Panagiotis
Faklaris broadcasted today. He bases this statement on the fact
that the tomb was filled with soil. The soil or sand filling is not new, so why
did it take him so long to make this statement? Strange looters who cover up
the site of a crime, unless someone took pity on the robbed resting place and
poured in the sand to safeguard the remains?
In this statement Faklaris says the tomb “has
been looted in the past”. Which past? How long ago?
I can’t help but finding
this announcement rather vague – with all the respect to the man in the field, that is. Am I
the only skeptical listener?
Now the hunt is on to find out who is buried
here. To be continued …
Pending more news, I feel like including a view of the beautiful location of Amphipolis, overlooking the Strymon River. Such a wonderful spot!
Pending more news, I feel like including a view of the beautiful location of Amphipolis, overlooking the Strymon River. Such a wonderful spot!
