Katerina Peristeri, the head archaeologist of Ancient Amphipolis excavations revealed to a SYRIZA delegation that visited the site on Friday that, according to her opinion, it would be very difficult for such a grave to have been desecrated, as it is protected by a very solid sealing wall.

The delegation was headed by the party’s MP Anna Hatzisofia, responsible for culture issues in the party. They were received by the head archaeologist of the dig, who stressed that the monument was a unique tomb, not just for Greece but for the entire Balkan peninsula, and described it as being of “global interest”.

The head of the dig briefed the delegation on the progress of the excavation to date, while Anna Hatzisofia noted that “the State must promote this excavation as much as possible. We declare that we will support their work.”

Regarding the finds up to this point, Peristeri noted these included steps, the floor and the sealing wall, which she said was very solid. “We must remove it very carefully and slowly in order to uncover the whole facade. The sphinxes are visible because some stones were removed in the Roman era. However, they could not get any further with such a sealing wall.”