Archaeologist in charge of Ancient Amphipolis excavations, says monument dates back to 4t
The Kasta tomb unveiled by excavations in Ancient Amphipolis, northern Greece, was indisputably a monument dating back to the 4th century BC, the site's chief archaeologist Katerina Peristeri insisted in statements to reporters on Thursday.
“Beyond all doubt, the monument belongs to the 4th century BC, and we have all the proofs for that. It is pointless for certain colleagues to talk about the Roman era or anything else,” she said.
She underlined that the excavations “that are being watched by the whole world” were carried out “not only for the good of archeology but for the good of the country as well, in a crucial period of time”.
She thanked her associates “for working in adverse conditions” and also the culture ministry and the prime minister himself for their help, while she was resentful of certain of her colleagues “who speak on television and to the press just to have a piece of publicity,” adding that “such behaviours are an insult to the excavation, our research and the country”.
As regards the briefing on the course of the excavation, Peristeri pointed out that the press releases issued seek to brief the whole world and not just archaeologists.
