Greek Artifacts

The tomb didn’t only contain boxes but also stunning pieces of greek pottery. It was handmade and tall in a typical traditional way, with a narrow neck and handles on either side. In Greek Amphora means “to carry on both sides” which explains the two handles on the neck. One of the larnakes was surrounded by more than twelve amphorae.

Amphorae

An amphora was a primary object in ancient Greece and was used for various reasons like transporting food items or storing them. Food items like olives, or liquids like oil or wine. During the Athenian Panathenaic games, the amphora was also offered as a prize to the winners. Even after all this time, their quality was remarkable which proves that they were made with the highest quality.

Royalty Tombs?

The size of the tomb and the quality of artifacts show that the tomb belonged to someone in the upper high class in a society but not exactly royalty. Despite this tomb providing a lot of information for the archaeologists about the Minoan dynasty, there have been previous findings of much more elaborate Minoan tombs which were probably designed for royalty. They were beehive-shaped structures with domed walls.

Who Is It For?

This finding echoed among archaeologists all around the world out of which, many asked for permission to come and explore the site for their research. Among these, the first ones on-site, found the tomb to have been built for two men. Other than that there is still a lot to find out about this tomb for which the skeletons need to be studied.

The Decline Of Minoans

It is believed that the decline of the Minoan dynasty was caused by a series of natural disasters. Following the tragic volcanic eruption that befell the Santorini Islands, research has confirmed that the Minoan town of Akrotiri was demolished and buried. This town created history by being the largest town buried by an eruption, the central area of Minoan Civilization was merely 70 miles away from the site. 

Tsunami

The eruption was so powerful that it could be heard 3000 miles away. It caused some serious climatic disorders one of which was the great tsunami. It swept across Crete’s coast submerging many coastal Minoan towns. With the eruption and tsunami hitting at the same time, the destruction was massive. Scientists have discovered many pieces of evidence which prove the same thing.