Two caryatids -marble female figurines- were unearthed in Ancient Amphipolis Kasta tomb on September 6, the Ministry of Culture announced yesterday.

The face of the western caryatid is almost intact whereas the face of the eastern caryatid is missing, and their positioning appears to symbolically prevent entry to the tomb, while the technique used is the same with the two sphinxes' already found during the excavations.

Red and blue color traces found on the figures refer to Kore female statues. The new findings suggest that the monument is exceptional and of major importance, the Culture Ministry said.

See also: Announcement of Ministry of Culture (in Greek)