ATHENS, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- A human skeleton was discovered at the Amphipolis tomb in northern Greece during the ongoing archaeological excavation, Greece's Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday.
According to a press release, the human remains were found in the third chamber of the impressive Alexander the Great era tomb (4th century BC) which has gradually come to life since August this year at Kasta hill.
However, it will take more time and analysis of the finds for experts to identify the buried person, according to the archaeologists in charge of the dig.
During a press briefing at the archaeological site of the ancient city of Amphipolis, about 570 km north of Athens, Culture Ministry officials said that the skeleton was found inside a limestone grave at about 1.5 metres beneath the tomb's floor.
The analysis of the remains is considered as one of the most significant findings so far, since it is expected to reveal valuable information, such as the buried person's height, sex, age and may help archaeologists make a safe guess about his/her identity.
The discovery since summer this year of two magnificent sculptures of females, two sculptured sphinxes and a mosaic depicting, according to archaeologists, the abduction of Persephone, a daughter of God Zeus in ancient Greek mythology, has strengthened scenarios that the tomb's occupant was a very important figure.
According to scenarios, it could be Alexander the Great's mother, wife or son, or one of his generals who was buried at the spectacular massive tomb.
Culture Minister Kostas Tassoulas is scheduled to give a press conference at Amphipolis on Nov. 22, according to Wednesday's press release, and Katerina Peristeri, the head of the archaeological dig, is expected to follow with a presentation of the finds a week later in Athens.
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