Excavation Reveals Vast Scale of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb
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Excavation reveals vast scale of Amphipolis Kasta Tomb
New restoration work at the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis is offering archaeologists their clearest picture yet of the vast ancient burial monument, widely considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries connected to ancient Macedonia. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni visited the site this week as restoration crews continued work around the massive tumulus. The visit focused on the latest stage of the project, which has gradually u…
So far, the discovery of the ancient enclosure, the restoration of the original geometry of the slopes of the mound and its surrounding area have been completed.
Amphipolis: The Grandeur of Kasta Tomb Revealed
The ancient enclosure of the Kasta tomb has been fully unearthed in Amphipolis, Greece. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture For the first time since its discovery, the entire Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis is visible, revealing a site of unprecedented scale and historical importance. The tomb’s perimeter wall (the peribolos) extends to 497 meters (1,630 ft), enclosing an area of more than 20 acres (8 hectares). When including the surrounding landscape, …
Massive ancient tomb of Amphipolis to open to the public in early 2028
The massive artificial mound of Kasta in northern Greece where an opulent but ultimately inscrutable Macedonian tomb was excavated in 2014 will open to the public in early 2028, the Culture Ministry said Monday.
For the first time, the geometry of the Kasta Tomb is revealed, as well as the imposing enclosure of the magnificent Macedonian monument, in Amphipolis. More...
For the first time after fourteen years of excavation and restoration work, the imposing enclosure of the Kasta tomb, in Mesolakkia, Serres, is revealed almost in its entirety, offering an image that… Amphipolis: The funerary monument will be opened to the public in early 2028 - NAVTEMPORIKI
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