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Title: Lesbos rare find
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 05 March, 2016 @ 15:21:33
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Geometric-era tomb unearthed on Aegean island of Lesvos

An intact tomb of a woman dated to the 8th century BC was unearthed on Friday on the island of Lesvos during construction work by local authorities on a sewage line and waste water treatment plant.

The tomb is made of slate and has yielded five cups, exquisite gold and copper jewelry and a pin made of bone.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/206653/article/ekathimerini/news/geometric-era-tomb-unearthed-on-aegean-island-of-lesvos