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INVESTIGATIONS AT ASSOS, 1881.
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destination being shown by the attractive arrangement of broad
steps and public seats from which the magnificent sunset pano-
rama of the river plain and far-stretching gulf could be enjoyed.
Two such exedras, the one of semi-circular, the other of rect-
angular plan, are presented in elevation by Plate 30.
Plate 33.
The tombs are of every variety of form and disposition, from
vaulted receiving sepulchres, like that shown in Plates 31 and
32, to free-standing sarcophagi, — one of the most interesting,
but by no means one of the best preserved, of which is illus-
trated in its present condition and original appearance by Plates
33 and 34. The carving upon this latter chest, although badly
weathered, is so characteristic in design, that if its shattered
sides are discovered during the future investigations, it will
well repay transportation, notwithstanding its great weight.
Farther from the gates of the city are mounds of ddbris,
which mark the situation of extensive monuments, so hope-
lessly overthrown that an understanding of their construction
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destination being shown by the attractive arrangement of broad
steps and public seats from which the magnificent sunset pano-
rama of the river plain and far-stretching gulf could be enjoyed.
Two such exedras, the one of semi-circular, the other of rect-
angular plan, are presented in elevation by Plate 30.
Plate 33.
The tombs are of every variety of form and disposition, from
vaulted receiving sepulchres, like that shown in Plates 31 and
32, to free-standing sarcophagi, — one of the most interesting,
but by no means one of the best preserved, of which is illus-
trated in its present condition and original appearance by Plates
33 and 34. The carving upon this latter chest, although badly
weathered, is so characteristic in design, that if its shattered
sides are discovered during the future investigations, it will
well repay transportation, notwithstanding its great weight.
Farther from the gates of the city are mounds of ddbris,
which mark the situation of extensive monuments, so hope-
lessly overthrown that an understanding of their construction