Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-05-18
GREEKS FIND
RARE GEMS
WoRKMEN DIGGING AT SCHOOL
OF TIRYNs ADD TO ARCHIE.
ILLOGICAL TREASURES
FIVE HUNDRED GOLD BEADS
Ring of Gold as Large as a Small
Egg With Goddess Sitting on
Throne Engraved thereon

Athens-Some of the most impor-
tant archaeological discoveries of the
past generation have been made
around the ancient City of Trims,
which according to one legend, was
the birthplace of Hercules. The waits
of the city are ascribed to the Cyclops
and earlier excavations there have un-
earthed some remarkable examples of
Cyclopean architecture.
A number of workmen digging at
the Greek Agricultural School, some
so yards beyond the walls of the an
cient city, recently came upon some
copper fragments, evidently of very
early date. The work was promptly
stopped and a guard placed over the
spot until Prof. Arvanitopoulos could
be called from Athens to direct the
excavation.
On the arrival of the eminent Greek
archeologist, the work was conducted
with the utmost care. The first dis.
covery was a perfectly preserved caul
dron, near which was copper tripod,
in excellent state of conservation,
bearing base reliefs of animals and
birds-a rare piece. In rapid order
followed huge supper plaque, three
copper handles, three great swords.
two copper brooches and some frag-
ments of Mycenian pottery.
The copper cauldron was full Of
earth and Prof. Arvanitopoulos sifted
all hn III
great find-sOme golden beads, evi.
IDENTIFY belonging to valuable collar,
some little gold plaques studded with
jewels, some wires of gold and a large
ring engraved to depict round boat
upon which are several passengers
on shore are shown coming out of a
doorway to meet the travellers.
Prof. Arvanitopoulos prom )unced the
ring most interesting and valuable
from an archaeological point of view,
as we'll as intrinsicaily. There was also
Il gold wheel some five inches in di-
ameter, with heads of amber as
spolles. Prof. Arvanitopoulos be-
lieves that this was used as a hair or.
.nament, worn on the temples.
In addition to the 800 gold beads and
gold wires upon which they may have
been strung, together with number
of little gold plaques which may also
nave belonged TO the collar, four more
gold rings We're found, but simpler
than the engraved one; several pieces
of conical money, also gold: a consid-
cradle assortment of beads of amber
as well as of some softer matter and
p tube bearing hieroglyphs.
The chief treasure however, was au-
ether ring of gold, as large as a small
egg, the engraving on the plaques OF
which presents goddess seated on a
throne, to whom four lions are bearing
offerings; behind the goddess is tree
on the branches of which a bird is
perched, and behind the tree the hori.
zon is indicated, with both sun anu
moon shown in the vicinity of an
Homeric architrave.
The copper cauldron with its pre-
cious contents, was found near the
ruins Of some huts dating from 1900
B. c., and it is thought that the ar
ticles buried in the cauldron are OF
that period. Continuing his invest,
cations in the same neishboI hood,
Prof. Arvanitopoulos deposited his
ruined temple of the Sixth or Fifth
Century B. c., as well as "A tomb in
the shape of vault in which he 10
now engaged in making even more
valuable discoveries than that of the
copper cauldron and its treasure. In
the presence of the King and Queen
of Greece and the Princess Helen,
Prof. Arvanitopoulos deposited his
golden treasures in the museum. at
Athens.