An unopened tomb from the early Mycenaean era (circa 1650-1400 BC) has been unearthed by archaeologists in Aidonia, Nemea, Greece.
The discovery in the prefecture of Corinth is among the largest in the region, the Greek Culture Ministry announced on Thursday.
The excavation, the third in the area of Aidonia within five years is being conducted by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinth in collaboration with archaeologists form Germany and the US.
What differentiates this tomb is a short yet wide path leading to its entrance while the chamber presents morphological affinities to other medium size tombs of the early Mycenaean period.
On the floor of the burial chamber four large pits had been carved, then covered with megalithic plates. The remains included clay tableware and storage pottery with decorations inspired by the flora and the marine world.
Archaeologists also found copper knives and swords as well as arrows made of obsidian, copper and pyrite-stone alongside jewellery, necklace beads from a variety of raw materials, pins and other items, such as stamps and offerings from later periods placed on the floor of the chamber.
The discovery is expected to shade more light on that time of the Mycenaean civilisation.
Source: neoskosmos.com