The Dokimos capital. This capital was found under the floor of the Church of the Tris Ekklisies, suggesting that the memorial of Archilochus was nearby. The capital dates back to the 6th century BC, but bears a 4th-century inscription stating that 'Archilochus of Paros is buried here'. The capital may also have carried a statue, probably a sphinx. The Dokimos capital was reused in the newly erected naiskos, which was presumably built over the poet's tomb. Storage place: Archaeological Museum of Paros. (733)
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