DESCRIPTION:

This underground tomb features an atrium that was originally surrounded by four porticoes. Access to the tomb is gained through a long dromos (staircase), which was covered in its original form. Seven steps lead down to a slightly sloped corridor that opens into the damaged eastern portico. On both sides of the dromos are loculi and ossuaries, which were used for storing bones when the tombs were reused.

Four Doric columns originally supported each side of the porticoes. The entablature, especially the triglyphs and metopes, remains in excellent condition. Only three of the four columns in the western portico still stand. Part of the plaster that originally covered the walls of the porticoes, particularly on the west side, is still clearly visible. A well is situated in the southeastern corner beneath the south portico.

Directly opposite the entrance is the burial chamber, provided with five loculi and four ossuaries. The entrance to this burial chamber retains exquisite relief decoration. A second burial chamber connects to the northern portico through an opening adorned with an intricately carved door frame. Like the first chamber, this one is vaulted and contains several loculi and an ossuary.

This burial complex is also referred to as "Palioekklisia" because, after its use as a funerary monument ended, it was converted into a place of Christian worship, before being used as a sheepfold.