Such and EFI, a few months ago, Katerina Peristeri, the EC Kavalas archaeologist who was associated with the greatest, Maybe, excavation from the era of andronikos, This of Amphipolis.
The Real.gr, continuing the magical journey in-latest, This time- findings on the Hill Kasta.
Early 2004. The Peristeri assumes the position of head of the newly formed KI΄ Ephorate of prehistoric and classical Antiquities at Serres.
2009-2010. Begin excavation work in Archaic Cemetery Hill region Kasta.
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"There is a rationale to the Tumulus oriothetisw, to see what is happening and not just with a few tombs that give elements for short time, We want overview», says the same in the Athenian press agency.
2012. For the first time starting archaeologists to enters vertically of the Hill, at a depth of fifteen meters from the rural road located in the foothills.
The first (new) great revelation is fact: it comes to light the magnificent grounds of the mound, exceed three meters in height, is of thassian marble and impresses the team of Peristeri, as preserved in excellent condition.
"Definitely important funerary monuments Encompasses, in which we intend to get», indicates to Et3 archaeologist.
March 2014. Shortly after the archaeological excavation activity Conference in Macedonia, the head of the excavation reveals:
"The sign was affixed to the enclosure and overlooking, as the lion, the Amphipolis».
8 August 2014. Things have gotten their way. Identified two akefales and apteres marble marble Sphinxes on lintel. In front of them there was a limestone wall sfragistikos, from which lacked some gemstones.
"When the sight, It was a magical moment, felt emotion. Our eyes was tears of joy, It was something I didn't expect», confesses the Peristeri.
20 August. With the removal of eleven stones from the wall sealing, the Sphinxes are entirely made of marble of Thassos.
The height of the statues are 1.45 m. Also sections identified by their wings and part of the dorsum of the statue of the lion.
21 August. He came to the light down from the base of the upper part of the Sphinxes, marble thyrwmatos.
Bear decorating with red, Blue and black color. Immediately below this, uncovered two Ionic capitals of the Antis of port, also overlapped with fresco and epizwgrafismena with the same colors.
25 August. By removing lithoplinthwn from the wall is almost the entire sealing facade funerary monument.
26 August. In the Center and in front of the entrance to reveal Pebble flooring, with rectangular and square shapes, surrounded by black-and-white lozenges.
6 September The day is a separate. The area in front of the second septal wall, uncovered beneath the marble architrave, two magnificent art Caryatids, by thassian marble.
The face of Western Karyatidas survives almost intact, While the Eastern is missing.
The Caryatids have rich bostrychoys, They cover their shoulders, and wear tunic.
Forms, on which traces of red and blue color, refer to the type of Daughter.
12 September In the upper section of the third septal wall indicated the existence of elaborate marble perithyrwmatos, Ionic style, like the rest of the architectural elements of space.
21 September. By removing three rows of sealing wall revealed the whole Caryatids, EUR 2,27 m. Wear robe tunic and long ciliated himation with rich folds.
Flying kothornoys decorated with red and yellow, While the fingertip of their feet have been attributed with fine detail. Stand on marble pedestals.
On the surface of the podium of the Eastern Karyatidos distinguished red color.
12 October. The greatness of the archaeological treasure hunt around and confirmed. When removing the backfill revealed the biggest part of a mosaic pavement, covering the entire surface of space i.e., 4,5 m. width on 3 m. length.
The central image depicts chariot in motion, drawn by two white horses, which leads bearded man, with laurel wreath on the head.
In front of the chariot represent the god Hermes as psychopompos, who modified petaso, mantle, winged sandals and holds the Caduceus. The mosaic has been damaged in the Center, in circle shape, diameter 0,80 m.
16 October. Removed the last layers of soil from the eastern side of the mosaic and revealed the third form of the expression.
This is for female juvenile form, with red anemizontes bostrychoys, wearing white robe that propped up with red thin film at breast height.
Is a mythological depiction of the abduction of Persephone by Pluto, with the presence of the God Mercury as psychopompoy, as is customary in similar representations.
21 October. In front of the entrance of the third enclosure were revealed two parts, from the Western leaf, and synanikoyn.
In depth 0,15 m. from the threshold surface was detected and it was revealed the head of Eastern marble Sphinx, integer with minimal breakage in the nose. It has height 0,60 m.
Found, also, fragments from the wings of Sphinxes.
28 October The working hypothesis that there was a fourth port is not confirmed. It is marble pole that was removed.
Down from the third floor's marble Chamber found parts of feathers of Sphinxes.
In addition there was a part of the neck of the second Sphinx and parts by part of the mosaic that was missing.
12 November. The time of historical revelation: Tomb and skeleton found in Tomb Kasta.
At a depth of 1, 60 m. from the saved stones of the floor, large CIST grave was found with scattered, iron and bronze nails and bone and glass ornaments coffin, in and out of whom there were bones.
29 November. The photo shows bone Peristeri stressing that the goal is to better protect the skeleton.
"Please be patient will tell us anthropologists, We are not talking about names», He said the during of papers for the excavation work.
"The monument is a masterpiece of amazing artists ' resumes.
"This is a luxurious Tomb one very expensive construction», Commenting on the g. c. the Ministry of culture, Lina Mendoni.
4 December. In seven marble sections of epistiliwn belonging to the third Chamber and more elaborate funerary monument area found impressive performances.
Archaeologists distinguish an animal in the Center bearing horns and likely to be a Taurus between two human figures in motion, one female and one male.
The right of female and male ydries distinguished left and rotors forms, While the right winged form directed to a three-legged boiler.
22 December The Ministry of culture shall make public the results of geophysical prospecting and mapping of geological mound Kasta.
"The investigation has confirmed that the Hill has mixed structure with the bulk of it being natural, While the anthropogenic Earth constitutes a relatively small portion ', highlighted inter alia.
However, has not made it clear if the new findings will shed light on the identity of the ' resident ' funerary monument.
By the time this, much remains to be answered... The results are expected in January-as sex, age, stature – the study of osteologikoy hardware makroskopikis, by the fourth space.
As if he has, the ruins of Amphipolis-unique historical and scientific value- triggered a crescendo of interest.
Brought to the fore the beauty, culture and hope to get in a world that can tie ancient and modern for common benefit…
