The archeological team in Amphipolis has made a number of discoveries in the enigmatic ancient tomb, which indicate that it is likely of a Macedonian origin.
According to the latest reports, pieces of ceramics and nails were found in the area directly behind the Caryatid statues, along with door panels. The archeologists also believe that they have discovered a stair leading to a fourth chamber.
In the third wall, behind the Caryatid statues, there is a door, while the left door panel and a hinge where found in the dirt. The chamber is about 8 meters high. It is believed that the stairs leading to the fourth chamber begin in the third room.
The technical teams continue to remove dirt from the chambers and increasing the support measures for the tomb’s structural integrity. In a press conference on Thursday, chief archeologist K. Peristeri commented that the tomb was likely constructed in the final quarter of the 4th century BC and denied allegations that the dig was being used for political gains.
The general secretary of Ministry of Culture Mrs. Mendoni also refuted allegations that the tomb may have been damaged during the removal of dirt from the tomb, noting that battles took place in the area during the Balkan Wars of 1913, while a 6.8 magnitude earthquake from the 6th century AD – which changed the direction of the near-by Strymon River – may have caused damages.
