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but they are executed in but one plane -
depth being given by deeply cut triangles and
polygons. The same rich moulding is
employed over the lintel, in the string course
between the stories and as a cornice at the
top within and without. The angles are
reinforced with pilasters in each story and
the doorway is flanked by slender engaged
colonettes with foliate capitals. The tomb is
in the S.W. part of the town.
no II. A little further S. is a smaller pyramidal
tomb well preserved but much plainer - its
ornament consists solely of mouldings at base
and top and pilasters at the angles. (see photo)
no III. In the N.W. part of the town is a tomb similar
to the above and in even better preservation. It
is 5m. 85 sq (see photo)
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