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Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Kasta Hill Macedonian Tomb Alternative Name: Amphipolis, Casta Tomb
Country: Greece Region: Northern Greece Type: Chambered Tomb
Nearest Town: Amfipoli
Latitude: 40.839457N  Longitude: 23.862790E
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Kasta Hill Macedonian Tomb
Kasta Hill Macedonian Tomb submitted by dodomad : New photos released on 21st September revealed the 2.27m (7ft) height of the caryatids Photo Credit: Greek Culture Ministry (Vote or comment on this photo)
A large Macedonian tomb recently excavated near Amphipolis, Northern Greece. Two caryatids (sculpted female figures) of exceptional artistic value have been unearthed, further supporting the view that the monument is of major importance.

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Kasta Hill Macedonian Tomb
Kasta Hill Macedonian Tomb submitted by dodomad : The western caryatid’s face shown here is almost intact whereas the eastern caryatid’s face is missing Photo credit: Greek Culture Ministry (Vote or comment on this photo)

Kasta Hill Macedonian Tomb
Kasta Hill Macedonian Tomb submitted by dodomad : Two sphinxes guard the entrance to the tomb at Amphipolis Photo credit: Greek Culture Ministry (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Stunning mosaic uncovered at Amphipolis by davidmorgan on Sunday, 12 October 2014
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A mosaic made of small white, black, gray, blue, red, and yellow pebbles was brought to light after workers carefully took away more of the soil that covered the corridor, behind the Caryatids, the third chamber of the Amphipolis tomb.

The works revealed most of the mosaic floor covering the whole corridor (4.5m wide x 3m long).

The central theme depicts a chariot in movement drawn by two white horses, driven by a bearded man. In front of the chariot goes Hermes , in the guise of the soul bearer, wearing a petasos (hat) a cloak, winged sandals and holds a caduceus. The movement is from east to west.

The background is blue-grey and the synthesis is bordered by a 60 cm wide decorative border, composed of a running spiral around a synthesis of meanders and squares.

The detail of the work is amazing, in the depiction of the horses, the persons, and the chariots, and also the harmony of the colors.

The work is dated along with the tomb to the last quarter of the 4th century BC, and has suffered from time in its center where an 80cm gap has emerged in the mosaic. However many of the components have been found and some effort will be made by archeologists to reconstruct the work, in order to get a fuller picture of the image.

The mosaic floor to the east and west have yet to be uncovered , as removal of dirt and support work is still ongoing. To the south of the mosaic floor and between the pedestals of the Caryatids there is a door step of porous stone covered in white overlay. To the north of the floor archeologists revealed the marble doorstep of the door leading to the third chamber, decorated with an ionic wave form on its lower part.

Two more pieces of the marble door were found right beneath the opening towards the third chamber.

Source: TheTOC

See also from Greek Reporter:
Stunning Mosaic Floor Revealed in Amphipolis Tomb
and The Foreign Media on the Mosaic Discovery in the Amphipolis Tomb
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Amphipolis Tomb website by davidmorgan on Sunday, 28 September 2014
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This is a good website with up-to-date information about the excavations: http://www.theamphipolistomb.com/
I've just taken the quiz on their Facebook page.

And the Greek Reporter is covering it well: http://greece.greekreporter.com/?s=amphipolis
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Greeks captivated by Alexander-era tomb at Amphipolis by davidmorgan on Tuesday, 23 September 2014
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The discovery of an enormous tomb in northern Greece, dating to the time of Alexander the Great of Macedonia, has enthused Greeks, distracting them from a dire economic crisis.

Who, they are asking, is buried within.

In early August, a team of Greek archaeologists led by Katerina Peristeri unearthed what officials say is the largest burial site ever to be discovered in the country. The mound is in ancient Amphipolis, a major city of the Macedonian kingdom, 100km (62 miles) east of Thessaloniki, Greece's second city.

The structure dates back to the late 4th Century BC and the wall surrounding it is 500m (1,600ft) in circumference, dwarfing the burial site of Alexander's father, Philip II, in Vergina, west of Thessaloniki.

"We are watching in awe and with deep emotion the excavation in Amphipolis," Greek Culture Minister Konstantinos Tasoulas told the BBC.

"This is a burial monument of unique dimensions and impressive artistic mastery. The most beautiful secrets are hidden right underneath our feet."

Read more at the BBC
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Re: Largest ancient tomb found in Greece shows how unique Macedonia was by Andy B on Monday, 22 September 2014
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More in our forum
http://www.megalithic.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Forum&file=viewtopic&topic=6383&forum=2&start=0
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Greek Culture Ministry releases full-body photographs of the two caryatid guards by Andy B on Monday, 22 September 2014
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The Greek Culture Ministry has finally released full-body photographs of the two caryatids “guarding” the tomb.

After removing three rows of limestone which had been used to seal the wall, archaeologists were able to fully uncover the two caryatids reaching a height of 2.27 meters. They statues are dressed in long chitons and long fringed dresses with folds.

They are also wearing sandals, decorated with red and yellow color, while their toes have been sculpted with great detail.

See more at: http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/09/22/greek-culture-ministry-releases-caryatids-full-body-photographs/

With thanks to Mary B and David M for the links
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Amphipolis: Two Caryatids Guard the Tomb – Amazing New Photos by davidmorgan on Monday, 08 September 2014
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Two caryatids (sculpted female figures) of exceptional artistic value were unearthed on Saturday during excavations by archaeologists in Ancient Amphipolis Casta tomb, northern Greece. Specialists noted on Sunday that the new discoveries further support the view that the monument is of major importance.

According to a Culture Ministry announcement, the western caryatid’s face is saved almost intact whereas the eastern caryatid’s face is missing.

The western caryatid’s right arm and the eastern caryatid’s left arm are both outstretched, as if to symbolically stop anyone attempting to enter the tomb.

The technique used is the same as the two sphinxes already found during the excavations. Traces of red and blue color were found on the figures, referring to Kore female statues.

The two Caryatids were built by marble from Thasos island with exceptional artistry, and according to specialists, this discovery is of enormous importance, as it points out that the person buried in the grave is probably someone high up in the Macedonian hierarchy.

There is a second, 4.5 meters wide, sealing stone wall in front of the Caryatids, following the technique of the tomb’s entrance wall. It is another attempt on behalf of the manufacturer, to stop anyone attempting to enter.

See more at: Greek Reporter
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Largest ancient tomb found in Greece shows how unique Macedonia was by davidmorgan on Thursday, 21 August 2014
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Archaeologists have just discovered Greece’s largest ancient tomb. As well as attracting international media attention, the find has also had high-level political interest within Greece – the country’s prime minister, Antonis Samaras, has already visited the dig.

The tomb is located near the ancient city of Amphipolis, and archaeologists have been excavating it for the last two years. While there are still plenty of questions unanswered (who it was made for for example), enough has been uncovered to show that this will be a spectacular site. It’s built on an enormous scale, with marble decoration and frescoed walls.

The tomb dates to the period 325-300 BC, and so is roughly contemporaneous with the end of the reign of Alexander the Great (who died in Babylon in 323 BC). But as the archaeologists have been stressing, romantics shouldn’t get their hopes up that this is the tomb of Alexander himself, the location of which is unknown, but was probably in Egypt. However, given the size and decor, the Macedonian tomb’s owner must have been high ranking and incredibly wealthy.

Anyone who has visited the marvellous royal tombs at Vergina (ancient Aigai, the original capital of Macedonia) will already know that this region of Greece stands out for its impressive burial monuments. But in southern Greece, the famous sites that draw tourists tend to be public and religious buildings such as temples. This discrepancy points to what’s so interesting about Macedonia, and what sets it apart from other parts of Greece.
Between two worlds

The region known in ancient times as Macedonia is located in what is now north-eastern Greece. It’s located in one of the few points where the mountains that divide northern from southern Europe could be crossed in ancient times with relative ease. So Macedonia was always a bridging point between the world of independent city-states to the south, and the world of northern European chiefdoms. Its culture reflects elements of both.

The Macedonian elite were keen to integrate into southern Greek culture. The Macedonian kings competed at the Olympic Games, built theatres, and became patrons of literature and the arts. The famous tragedian Euripides ended his life in Macedon, while Alexander himself was tutored by the brilliant philosopher Aristotle, who left Athens to take up a position at the royal court. But in other respects, Macedonian culture was quite different from that of the south, and this comes to the fore in its material remains.

Until the fourth century BC, southern Greece was made up of small independent city-states (Athens, Corinth, Sparta, and so on). The Macedonians, on the other hand, were always ruled by kings. The world of the city-state relied on power being shared across the ruling group (whether that consisted of all male citizens, as in a democracy like Athens, or only the wealthier ones, as in other cities). This ethos of co-operation made lavish tomb burials problematic, because aristocratic families tended to use them to display their wealth and power in a way that could be socially destabilising and often fuelled factional fighting.
Not too much pomp

We know of various legal reforms in different cities that aimed to deal with this problem by putting restrictions on the type of tomb that could be built. For example, the politician Solon introduced a series of legal reforms designed to save Athens from imminent civil war at the start of the sixth century BC. A central part of this was to clamp down on extravagant and showy burial practises such as expensive sacrifices, lavish grave-goods, and dramatic displays of mourning.

We know of similar legislation from other southern Greek cities, including Sparta, Delphi, and Ceos, which suggests that excessive expenditure on funerals was considered a problem in many communities. Since the honouring of private citizens was politically difficult, southern Greek cities tended to spend their money

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