Tomb124A

Collections of tombs are found both buried into the side of the palace hill and across the palace on a neighboring hill. Tomb124A was found in the latter.

Tomb124A is the backmost room of connected tombs. Thus, the tomb does not have an exit above ground but to a separate room. The chamber sits a little lower than its neighboring rooms. A step leads from the mouth downwards towards the chamber (a bit further out than the model depicts). The mouth was found closed with small rocks; in front of this mouth many shells and pottery remnants were found. A large part of the domed roof has collapse. The tomb is split into two layers, mixed together because of mixing of subsequent tombs but also the penetration of rainwater. Besides pottery, many human bones were found. An almost whole skeleton was found with the head resting towards the mouth of the tomb. It is estimated that around 16 people were buried in this tomb.

Left: The bottom layer floor plan of the tomb.
Right: A model of Tomb124A. The model rests inside a box representing the ground.
Note: The upper layer floor plan of the tomb and more information about the artifacts can be found in the “Objects” page.