In 2012, Greek archaeologists uncovered a remarkable discovery northeast of Amphipolis at a site known as Kasta Hill — the largest burial tomb ever found in Greece. The circular perimeter of the mound measures 497 meters and is constructed of limestone, originally faced with marble.
As of September 19, 2014, three sections of the tomb had been revealed, each sealed off by a stone wall. At the entrance stand two sculpted sphinxes, while in the first chamber, two of the columns supporting the roof take the form of Caryatids, echoing the style of the 4th century BC.
The sheer scale of the tomb suggests it was intended for a figure of great prominence. The identity of the individual buried there remains unknown, as excavations and research continue.