Archaeologists on Greek island uncover ancient tomb, theatre
ATHENS -- Greek archaeologists have uncovered an intact tomb and what was likely a Roman theatre on the Ionian Sea island of Cephalonia, the culture ministry announced Wednesday.
The findings include a space of about eight metres long and six metres wide (26 feet by 20 feet) with a vaulted tomb, a stone coffin and two funeral vases, among other items, the ministry said.
The front of the tomb is "particularly interesting," according to the ministry, with a stone door with two bolts that opens normally.
The vases in the tomb are made of glass and ceramic. There were also gold rings and earrings, copper keys and coins.
At another section of the searched property, archaeologists found what looks to have been a theatre. Further digging will occur to better identify the monument, the ministry said.
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The findings include a space of about eight metres long and six metres wide (26 feet by 20 feet) with a vaulted tomb, a stone coffin and two funeral vases, among other items, the ministry said.
The front of the tomb is "particularly interesting," according to the ministry, with a stone door with two bolts that opens normally.
The vases in the tomb are made of glass and ceramic. There were also gold rings and earrings, copper keys and coins.
At another section of the searched property, archaeologists found what looks to have been a theatre. Further digging will occur to better identify the monument, the ministry said.