BSY_FB_17-03

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and there is no evidence of interior
chambers or an entrance of any kind.

One of the angles has given way just
below the level of the dividing course between
the stories and a considerable portion of
the south side is in complete ruins with
nearly half of the pyramidal structure.

The monument itself is of hard limestone
raised upon a base of three steps in black
basaltic stone. It measures 9m.10 x 9m.7
at the base ^ (base 11m.42, high 1m.18) ^ the walls of the lower story
are unbroken and are reinforced at
the angles by pilasters ^ (.78 x .09) ^ with classic base
and cap mouldings. Above the pilasters
runs a simple entablature with
over-hanging cornice and between them each face
of the monument is embellished with
relief sculptures.

The upper story has four pilasters on
each face. Equally spaced carrying a
second cornice like the one below

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