Talking to reporters on Thursday, Katerina Peristeri, Chief archaeologist at the Amphipolis dig, underlined that the Kasta tomb which was unearthed recently in Ancient Amphipolis, northern Greece, is indisputably dating back to the 4th century BC.

“Beyond all doubt, the monument dates back to the 4th century BC. Every piece of evidence points towards this conclusion. It is pointless for certain colleagues to talk about the Roman era or any other period,” she said.

The head of the Amphipolis dig underlined that the excavations are not only important for archaeology but also for the country in general, in this crucial time when the eyes of the whole world are set on Amphipolis.

Ms. Peristeri thanked her associates for working in adverse conditions as well as the culture ministry and the prime minister himself for their help.

She also spoke harshly of certain colleagues of hers, who speak publicly on television just to have their 15 minutes of fame, adding that “such behaviors are an insult to the excavation, our research and the country”.