Data coming to light about the tomb in Aphipolis continue to impress. Photos disclosed by the Ministry of Culture a while ago show that the caryatid of the Amphipolis tomb are full-body sculptures!

The caryatids were simply “buried” in the soil that existed between the septal wall and the seal wall. The face of the eastern Caryatid was detected in the soil during the excavation and is being affixed on the statue.

According to the announcement of the Culture Ministry, the first “Dome” of the sealing wall was removed today in front of the Caryatids, revealing the continuity of their full body stature.

“The robes bear exceptional art folds”, stated the notice. The caryatids, from the outside are slighting lifting their robe with their corresponding hand. Parts of the face and the pole of the eastern caryatid were discovered during today’s dig and were matched to the statue. The attachment of the parts is being done within the site. The multidisciplinary team found that the inner arms of the Caryatids do not support the architrave since there are no signs of shed lead or processing of the lower surface of the architrave to justify that view”.