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Three-dimensional reconstruction of the grave  
Macedonian tomb at Potidea
The small Macedonian tomb at Potidea is located about 4 km to the south of the homonym settlement in the Halkidiki peninsula. It dates approximately to 300 BC and is of particular importance because of its content, and the precious insight it gives on ancient Greek painting.
Its simple Doric facade, 4.25 m high and 3.80 m wide, has two jambs at the ends and is topped by a pediment. Three stone blocks sealed the entrance from the outside, while inside there was a double-leaf poros stone door. ...