Two Caryatids (sculpted female figures serving as an architectural support which literally means maidens of Karyai, an ancient town of Peloponnese) of exceptional artistic value were unearthed on Saturday during excavations by archaeologists in Ancient Amphipolis Kasta tomb, northern Greece. According to the Greek ministry of Culture announcement, the face of the western caryatid is saved almost intact whereas the face of the eastern Caryatid is missing. Their positioning is such to symbolically prevent entry to the tomb (a spiritual protector), while the technique used is the same with the two sphinxes’ (also spiritual protectors) already found during the excavations. On the figures were found traces of red and blue color referring to Kore female statues. The Ministry also mentions the arrangement of the tomb’s second entrance, featuring the caryatids, constitutes important finding that supports the view according to which, the monument is exceptional and of major importance... Who is buried there? More info soon.... stay tuned! Magical Recipes Online
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:05:13 +0000
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