Treasure Filled Tomb Found in Greece

In news today it is being reported that archaeologists in Greece have found a treasure filled tomb.

The tomb, said to be full of gold jewellery, pottery and other valuable pieces was found on the Greek island, Kefalonia, near the small town of Fiscardo. The treasure was found in large tomb that dates back to Roman times.

Besides that vast amount of gold treasure found in the tomb it also contained big a vaulted grave, a coffin made from stone and 5 burials. The total size of the treasure filled tomb measures 26 by 20 feet. It appears that grave robbers never found this place according to the announcement about the find, made by the Greek Culture Minister today.

Some of the interesting and beautiful objects found in the tomb include bronze artefacts, coins, golden earrings and delicate golden leaves that are thought to have been used to decorate clothing worm on special occasions.

The tomb is vaulted and has a shape similar to a house. Entry to the tomb was through a stone door that was attached with stone pivots. After all these years the door still worked with out any problems.

The tomb isn't the only wonderful find by archaeologists working at the site. Nearby investigators found what looks to be the remains of a very small theatre that contained only four rows stone seating. During earlier archaeological digs in the same area researchers found a number of houses, a cemetery and roman baths. All of the finds at the site date from the Roman era, which is the time period between 146 B.C and 330 A.D.