Post-Minoan rock-cut tomb found in northern Crete

A rock-cut tomb of the Late Minoan period (around 1300 BC), was discovered in a rural area of ​​the monastery at Malevizi in northern Crete.

The two clay larnakes discovered in Malevizi in 
northern Crete [Credit: Ethnos]

This is the second tomb, located in the area of ​​the monastery, after the first was revealed in June 2014, during the construction work on the biological treatment unit of the settlement.

The new archaeological find, according to the Malevizi municipality, comprises a medium sized mass grave containing clay sarcophagi (larnakes), vases and many other findings.

After the discovery, the local archaeological ephorate was contacted in order to carry out the excavation for the protection of the findings.

The archaeologists conducted a short rescue excavation, which yielded very rich findings. In particular, they salvaged two large clay sarcophagi, several pots accompanying the tombs and many other smaller items.

Following the completion of the excavation the ancient objects were transferred to the archaeological laboratories for conservation and study.

Source: Ethnos [September 21, 2015]