It may take much more time before archaeologists
can confirm whether or not there is a fourth chamber in the Tomb of Kasta Hill/Amphipolis.
Work in the third chamber is progressing very
slowly. They have now reached a depth of 8 meters and still don’t
know how much deeper they should be digging as they find no trace of any organic
residue (from ash or bones) or any inorganic remnants (a sarcophagus or some
urn, for instance). The artificial trench is very instable and constantly needs
better and more elaborate support, which is very time consuming.
The excavation team still hope, of course, to
find some clue about the person for whom this monumental tomb was built, but under
the present climatic conditions excavations will come to a halt. Temperatures
underground are already below 10 degrees Centigrade and humidity has reached
80%.
It is very likely that after all, we all will have to wait till next spring for further news. Our patience will be severely tested but there is nothing we can do for now but wait and hope for the best.
It is very likely that after all, we all will have to wait till next spring for further news. Our patience will be severely tested but there is nothing we can do for now but wait and hope for the best.
I have read in some article (in Greek) that the depth of eight meters, is taken from the keystone of the vault.
ReplyDeleteRumors of a stairway leading further underground.
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Tomorrow at 1 p.m. more information.
Strange to say the least ... In the last communique they seemed to be at a dead end, with nothing of any value in sight and no indication whatsoever towards any find. Now all of the sudden there are rumors about a staircase?
DeleteWell, let's wait and see what tomorrow will bring.
I think this is rumors, more illusion than reality. It was assumed that tomorrow will announce who will make the geophysical exploration.
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