digital reconstruction

This digital reconstruction of the grave as it was discovered shows the most impressive finds, including the skeleton of the warrior himself.

necklace

A gold necklace more than 75 centimetres long was found in the grave, which had avoided being looted over the centuries.

Bronze Mirror

This, along with the jewellery, challenges previous assumptions that these objects were the preserve of wealthy women.

Weaponry

In the grave, weaponry and paraphernalia including a blade, bronze short sword and a hilt of a Minoan sword were found.

Gold cup

Also found in the grave was a gold cup, adding to the extensive collection of precious items buried with this person of authority.

lone skeleton

The item at the centre of the team’s excitement was of course the skeleton, particularly as it appears to have been buried alone.