I've quickly google-translated all the press releases, which initiated on Aug,18th 2014.
You can find them below in reverse chronological order and are posted without being proofread as of yet.
Links to the Ministry's releases are included, not available in English, sorry, but they are accompanied by the original pics. You could also browse the website with Google Chrome, and by right-clinking on the page, select Translate to English.
You can also roam the rest of the Ministry of Culture's English site should you curious.
Will be updating, correcting translations & syntax on the below soon.
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02SEP2014
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58273
Actively
pursued by the interdisciplinary team, under the direction of Mrs Peristeri, shielding the funerary monument and
surrounding area immediately is a top level priority.
The work
includes:
-Configuration of the embankments of the first chamber for counterweight
and stability of the second diaphragm (photo 1.2).
-Complete the necessary work on supports for temporary stabilization
of architrave of the second diaphragm, which appears to be based unsteadily.
(photo 3)
-Complete the necessary actions to retain the wall with the
Sphinxes. (photo 4.5)
-Construction work table with plywood panels, to the first partition,
the level of the architrave, for secure access and detailed close observation
and inspection of the dome of the first chamber and the safety of
workers. (photo 6)
-Construction of temporary drainage groove on the outer perimeter of
the enclosure for easy draining rainwater and install waterproofing membrane
behind the area of mortgage protection existing entrance to the tomb.
(photo 7.8)
Is underway
to design the temporary shoring and shore up the second diaphragm, particularly
on the west side, to allow safe access for mud removal work, dome support and
the second chamber.
Work is also
ongoing cleaning of the enclosure of the tomb, in the southwest. After
completion of protective measures will begin excavation work in the monument.
(photo 9)
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31AUG2014
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58232
Ongoing
excavations on the hill castes, Amphipolis, the KH Prehistoric and Classical
Antiquities. With the removal of soil from the vestibule, the space behind the
wall of the Sphinxes, revealed part marmarothetimenou floor, with white, small
irregular fragments of marble, on red background, preserved in excellent
condition. (photo 1.2). At the threshold of the first septal wall of the
Sphinxes, found on the fresco that covered the traces of blue. (photo 3).
It was also
found that in all three places, after sealing the wall, there is loose sandy
embankment, as the maximum height of the dome. The three areas, created by the
construction of the transverse diaphragm walls along the dome seems
katachothikan by sealing the burial monument. The walls partly function as
retaining elements of weak embankments. Both the vacuum seal on the outer wall
and the holes in the next panels, which may have come from removing stones or
non installation of stone, appears to be part of a plan sealing the tomb.
(photo 4)
The finding,
to date, there are three sites along the dome is another special feature of the
monument, which was revealed to the hill castes.
The first
septal wall, after login, disclosed only in the Ionic architrave, which is
decorated with embossed rosettes oktafyllous. In the extreme eastern part architrave
appeared the upper part side jamb. (photo 5). Also, it was found that the
missing extreme western part of the architrave, as the overlying this stone. As
already stated on August 25-on diaphragm wall will be the entrance, which leads
to the second area of the monument. The entry form will be revealed after the
removal of soil within the next few days.
technical
work
At the same
time, the progress of the excavation evolve apace, completion of worksite
infrastructure and the shielding of the monument and the wider area, from
unexpected weather.
To protect
the monument from the rain, except for the construction of the shelter, which
was completed (photo 6) started peripherals monument, the configuration
conductors runoff of rainwater.
For removal
of loose sand embankments required structural engineering and geotechnical
study which includes:
1 In full
boxing bulkheads with wooden elements.
2
Formulation of "lofts" rack heavy duty work, which allow shore up the
dome (photo 7) to establish an appropriate splint and smooth access from room
to room and safe implementation of apochomatisis spaces. (photo 8).
3 The strong
bracing second septal area to address the strong impulses from the land of the
next space.
4 The
external bracing entry with Sphinxes on safety diaphragm and seat tailstocks
data that may be required during the progress of the excavation work. (photo
9.10).
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26AUG2014
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58172
Ongoing
excavations in the tomb caste, Amphipolis, the KH Prehistoric and Classical
Antiquities. Removed the last Domos (foto1) from the wall sealing, which was
closing the front of the funerary monument, revealing the continuity of the
mosaic floor.
In the
center and in front of the entrance, disclosed pebbled floor, consisting of
rectangular and square shapes, surrounded by black and white diamonds. (photo
2). At the bottom of the facade appears in fresco film, blue color, which is
monitored and the side walls. (Photo 3.4). Continued removal of soil from the
atrium, two meters in width about the wall of the entrance. The interior is
covered even by volume of soil, which will be removed, with special attention in
the coming days. Also performed systematically maintenance and fixing both the
front of the monument, and the interior space of the disclosed.
Along with
the progress of the excavation created the worksite infrastructure, which will
ensure better working conditions for workers and safer protection in funerary
monument of the weather. Today, and completed the installation of a temporary
roof covering the outside of the monument. (photo 5).
Finally,
under the direction of Mr. K.. Peristeri created interdisciplinary team
consisting of specialists in civil engineering, architectural, geotechnical,
surveying, maintenance and geologist, which will provide the necessary
technical support level studies and work required to ensure the monument.
Priority was given to studies and for the runoff of rainwater, for static
strengthening disclosed walls for maintaining surfaces of varying textures and
colors.
The work
will employ the interdisciplinary working group in the next few days. With the
progress of revelation of the monument will be issued a new press release.
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25AUG14
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58133
Ongoing
excavations by KH Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities in Tomb
caste, Amphipolis. Continued removal of the blocks of the wall sealing and
revealed almost the entire front of the funerary monument, which is a highly
original composition for the same architecture type of the Macedonian tomb of
the last quarter of the 4th century BC. (photo 1)
The facade
is decorated not differ from the side walls, with fresco imitates the broad
marble wall. The maximum spacing between the pilasters is 1,67m. The typology
suggests that there were no door panels but this is mere inlet opening. (photo
2)
Also, with
the continued removal of soil, inside the vestibule, appeared beneath the
marble Ionic architrave, inset marble from uprights, along the entire length of
the side walls. (photo 3, 4) Within 6m. opening the inlet revealed uppers
marble diaphragm wall, deficient in part of the left part (picture 5). Behind
him are two guest rooms.
The
diaphragm wall is revealed also a marble architrave and cornice, like the
equivalent of the same precinct. Bring oktafyllous decoration with embossed
rosettes at the height of the architrave of the side walls (photo 6).
The
diaphragm wall will be no second entrance that leads to the interior of the
monument. Soils of the space created behind the door, will be removed in the
coming days if the permit mounting and maintenance work in places that have
been disclosed.
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24AUG14
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58112
Ongoing
excavations in the tomb of Amphipolis Caste, by KH Ephorate of Prehistoric and
Classical Antiquities, to uncover the burial monument. Removed another ten of
the blocks, which were the seventh and eighth series, wall sealing. Remaining
three sets to decomposition of all the eleven structures. Thus, it was revealed
the continuity of the facade of the entrance of the monument, with decoration
similar to that of the side walls. That is, fresco white, extremely careful,
that mimics the marble wall. (photo 1).
At the same
time, disclosed under the capitals, marble pilasters doorframe, which overlap
also of white fresco. (photo 2). A partial removal of earth, behind the sign,
revealing the back side of the entrance, very carefully, the corresponding
space. The fresco of the architraves are traces of red and black. The side and
rear view of the Ionic capitals of the pilasters, overlapping of fresco is
painted over with the same colors. (photo 3, 4).
They have
begun to detect and the side walls of the vestibule. It is lined with Thassos
marble and adorned the upper part with Ionic architrave on wavelet whose traces
of black and red. (photo 5).
In addition
to the excavation work carried out maintenance operations and mounting of decor,
just come to light, by skilled conservators.
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21AUG14
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58074
Ongoing
excavations at the tomb, the Tomb of the caste KH Prehistoric and Classical
Antiquities, Amphipolis. Today, removed, with the utmost attention, soils that
were in the gap behind the statues of sphinxes at a depth of about two meters,
and a width proportional to the input of the tomb, that is 4.50 m.'Etsi
Proceeded, for the most part apochomatosi of the intrados of the dome.
At the same
time, continued to remove five plinths from the sixth row of the wall sealing,
using mechanical means. After their removal, discovered beneath the base of the
Sphinxes, the upper portion of the marble doorway.
Covered with
fresco mimicked Ionic architrave. Is decorated with
red, blue
and black. Immediately below the Ionic architrave, revealed two Ionic capitals
of the pilasters of the door, also overlapped with and fresco painted in the
same colors. Work will continue tomorrow with priority mounting and maintenance
of the current findings.
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20AUG14
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58052
Continued
from KH Prehistoric Ms. Classical Antiquities excavation work in the Tomb
caste, Amphipolis.
By removing
so far eleven stones of the wall sealing, revealed entirely the Sphinxes
Thassos marble. The height of the statue is 1.45 m. Overall height with heads
estimated would reach two meters. In the torso, which is crafted with fine
ntisilidiko, reflect the plasticity and the detailed work of the last
quarter-century sculptures of 4 century BC. During the work found parts of
feathers of Sfingon- who inserts the kormous- which allow full recovery.
We also
found part of the back of the statue of the Lion of Amphipolis. Both Sphinxes,
and Leo seems to come from the same workshop.
With the
removal of soil, appeared also small part of the superstructure of the
monument, which bears traces of red and blue, two shades respectively.
Work
continues at the level of the intrados of the dome, the
securing and
supporting the stone and removal of soil.
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18AUG14
http://www.yppo.gr/2/g22.jsp?obj_id=58013
The
excavation of the tomb caste Amphipolis evolves according to scientific ethics.
Already
started preparatory work for the safe shifting of the stones of the protective
wall. Press on movement of two marble sphinxes are unfounded.
The Ministry
of Culture today will regularly inform the public about the progress of the
excavation.
