Image of the Tombs of the Kings archaeological site, Tomb 4
This picture shows a detail from the atrium of Tomb 4. Similar to most of the tombs of this site, Tomb 4 is characterised by an underground, open aired, peristyled rectangular atrium completely carved into the natural rock. Columns or pillars of the Doric style supported the porticoes, which surrounded the atrium. The burial chambers and the loculi for single burials were dug into the portico walls. It seems that the walls were originally covered with frescoes although today only small fragments are preserved. The tombs' architectural characteristics directly relate them to Hellenistic prototypes from Alexandria, Delos, Pergamon and Priene. The image was taken during the 3D scanning session of March 2014.
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The Cyprus Institute - STARC |
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Archaeological site |
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Tombs of the Kings archaeological site, Tomb 4 |
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This picture shows a detail from the atrium of Tomb 4. Similar to most of the tombs of this site, Tomb 4 is characterised by an underground, open aired, peristyled rectangular atrium completely carved into the natural rock. Columns or pillars of the Doric style supported the porticoes, which surrounded the atrium. The burial chambers and the loculi for single burials were dug into the portico walls. It seems that the walls were originally covered with frescoes although today only small fragments are preserved. The tombs' architectural characteristics directly relate them to Hellenistic prototypes from Alexandria, Delos, Pergamon and Priene. The image was taken during the 3D scanning session of March 2014. |
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Photographic campaign, the Tombs of the Kings |
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Photographic campaign for the documentation of the Tombs of the Kings archaeological site in Paphos. |
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