Ancient Homer Epic Sarcophagus Unearthed in Cyprus

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A 2,500-year-old sarcophagus with vivid color illustrations from Homer’s epics has been discovered in western Cyprus, archaeologists said Monday

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Flourentzos said the coffin — painted in red, black and blue on a white background — dated to 500 B.C., when Greek cultural influence was gaining a firm hold on the eastern Mediterranean island. Pottery discovered in the tomb is expected to provide a precise date.