Friday, March 24, 2006
AMAZING FIND
By Stockton
Ancient Sarcophagus Unearthed in Cyprus
In addition to the Homeric figures carved into the sarcophagus, archaeologists made another startling discovery.
"It was quite something," said Tabir Pstoulis. "We're not sure what it is and it might take years to fully understand it's significance."
Pstoulis refers to what was found in the lower right corner of the sarcophagus:
An enlarged view of the enigma:
A team of American archaeologists have been dispatched to aid in deciphering what, according to Pstoulis, "may very well be a whole new hieroglyphic system."
Ancient Sarcophagus Unearthed in Cyprus
NICOSIA, Cyprus - A 2,500-year-old sarcophagus with vivid color illustrations from Homer's epics has been discovered in western Cyprus, archaeologists said Monday.
Construction workers found the limestone sarcophagus last week in a tomb near the village of Kouklia, in the coastal Paphos area. The tomb, which probably belonged to an ancient warrior, had been looted during antiquity.
In addition to the Homeric figures carved into the sarcophagus, archaeologists made another startling discovery.
"It was quite something," said Tabir Pstoulis. "We're not sure what it is and it might take years to fully understand it's significance."
Pstoulis refers to what was found in the lower right corner of the sarcophagus:
An enlarged view of the enigma:
A team of American archaeologists have been dispatched to aid in deciphering what, according to Pstoulis, "may very well be a whole new hieroglyphic system."
