Tomb of Lison and Kallikles, Macedonian tomb in Lefkadia, Greece.
The Tomb of Lison and Kallikles is a Macedonian burial structure in Lefkadia with two barrel-vaulted chambers connected by a narrow passage about 0.89 meters wide. The inner burial chamber extends roughly 3.05 meters in width and originally featured elaborate painted decoration on its walls.
The tomb was built around 250 BC as a burial place for brothers Lyson and Kallikles and their descendants. It remained in use through the Roman period, reflecting the family's importance across several generations.
The painted walls feature military equipment, including a Macedonian shield bearing the Vergina Sun, which signals the high standing of this aristocratic family. These images provide a window into the wealth and values that mattered to them.
A protective metal structure installed in 1999 covers the site to shield the ancient paintings from weather damage. The interior remains closed to the public, so visitors can only view the exterior and the protective covering.
The burial chamber features twenty-two niches carved into its walls that held remains from four generations, with family names preserved through carved inscriptions. This arrangement provides a rare archaeological record of one family across an extended period.
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