Mesolakia (Amphipolis) Tumba Kasta: Update (III)

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Some new finds from the second chamber of the Kasta Tomb.

Representation of the Tomb placing the photographs published thus far, by the architect M. Lefantzis

Satellite image of the Tomb (Google)

Seismic imaging of the tomb from older research

Third area

Slab from the ceiling in the third area (behind Caryatids)

Ceiling decoration in the area behind the Caryatids

The Western Caryatid

The Eastern Caryatid. The damaged face has led many to the conclusion that the tomb has been looted (the looters having removed the arms of the Caryatids and the face of one of them as well as the head of the Sphinxes). It would be best to wait for the end of the excavations before jumping to conclusions. Already some fingers and other fragments of the hands of the Caryatids have been discovered, as have been parts of the wings of the sphinxes. Personally I have yet to see conclusive evidence that the tomb has been looted.

Sources:
Kathimerini, 07.09.2014, http://www.kathimerini.gr/781187/interactive/epikairothta/ellada/vhma-vhma-h-anaskafh-ths-amfipolhs#firstPage for a timeline of the excavation and excellent photographs
Proto Thema, 07.09.2014,  http://www.protothema.gr/culture/article/408014/apokalufthikan-duo-karuatides-stin-amfipoli/

Proto Thema, 09.09.2014, http://www.protothema.gr/culture/article/408631/amfipoli-/
Proto Thema, 09.09.2014, http://www.protothema.gr/culture/article/408641/amfipoli-horis-sunora-doruforikes-eikones-apo-ti-google-maps/
Proto Thema, 09.09.2014, http://www.protothema.gr/greece/article/408409/i-seismiki-tomografia-tou-tumvou-/
Kathimerini, 09.09.2014, http://www.kathimerini.gr/783089/article/epikairothta/ellada/anaparastash-zwntaneyei-ton-tymvo-ths-amfipolhs

Opening Hours of Museums and Archaeological Sites in Greece

I will try and update this as often as possible. If you find any information that is erroneous, please let me know. Please verify the information BEFORE visiting the site!

NOTE: Unless otherwise stated:  
Winter: From the 1st of November 2013 until the 31st of March 2014
Summer: From April 1st, 2014

ATTICA
Athens

• Acropolis of Athens, Theatre of Dionysus (Acropolis South Slope), Ancient Agora of Athens: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• National Archaeological Museum, Athens: From Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 Archaeological Site of Olympieion, Athens: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Benaki Museum, Main Building: Wed., Fr.: 9:00 - 17:00; Thur., Sat.: 9.00 - 24.00; Sun: 9:00 - 15:00
  
• Benaki Museum, Pireos St. Annexe: Thur., Sun.: 10:00 - 18:00; Fri., Sat.: 10:00 - 22:00
• Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Kerameikos: Monday-Sunday: 08.00-20.00

Rest of Attica

• Archaeological Site of Sounio: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00

MACEDONIA

• Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• White Tower, Thessaloniki: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Museum of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina): Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00

PELOPONNESE

• Archaeological Site of Epidaurus: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Winter: 08:00-15:00: Summer: 8:00-20:00.
• Archaeological Site of Olympia: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Museum of Ancient Olympia: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Archaeological Site of Mystras: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Palamidi Fortress, Nafplion: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Museum of Ancient Messene: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00

CENTRAL GREECE

• Archaeological Site of Delphi: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Archaeological Museum of Delphi: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00

CYCLADES

• Archaeological Site of Delos: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Archaeological Site of Akrotiri, Santorini: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00

DODEKANESE

• Sanctuary of Asklepios on Kos: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Castle of Neratzia, Kos: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Archaeological Site of Lindos, Rhodes: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Archaeological Site of Kameiros, Rhodes: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Archaeological Museum of Rhodes: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Palace of the Knights, Rhodes: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Acropolis of Ialyssos, Rhodes: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00

CRETE

• Archaeological Site of Knossos, Crete: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Archaeological Site of Phaistos, Crete: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Psychro Cave, Lassithi, Crete: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00
• Spinalonga Islet: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 
• Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete: Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00

IONIAN ISLANDS

• Old Fortress of Corfu:  Summer: 7/7 - 08:00-20:00 

THRACE & ISLANDS OFF THRACE

• Thasos Archaeological Site: Summer: Tuesday to Sunday 08:00-20:00. Monday: closed 
• Archaeological site of Thasos: 08:00-18:30. The ancient theatre is closed due to reconstruction.