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July 23, 1890
The Breckenridge News
Hardinsburg, Cloverport, Breckinridge County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Discovery of an ancient catacomb in Kertch's Tartar quarter, featuring frescoes of Hermes and domestic scenes, and an inscription by Sorak warning against disturbing his bones, though the site was already plundered.
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A Catacomb at Kertch.
A few days ago an interesting catacomb was discovered at Kertch, in the neighborhood of the Tartar quarter. The catacomb in question lies about fifteen feet under the surface and is divided into three compartments. It is decorated with frescoes representing Hermes surrounded by winged genii and also with scenes taken from domestic life.
The most interesting discovery of all was an inscription, part of which forcibly reminds the reader of the one over Shakespeare's ashes. It runs, "Sorak, who never threw away the bone of the poor, has raised for himself this sanctuary, and adjures all people that his bones be not robbed and defiled."
This adjuration to posterity has been without effect, for the catacomb was already found to have been plundered. - Exchange.
A few days ago an interesting catacomb was discovered at Kertch, in the neighborhood of the Tartar quarter. The catacomb in question lies about fifteen feet under the surface and is divided into three compartments. It is decorated with frescoes representing Hermes surrounded by winged genii and also with scenes taken from domestic life.
The most interesting discovery of all was an inscription, part of which forcibly reminds the reader of the one over Shakespeare's ashes. It runs, "Sorak, who never threw away the bone of the poor, has raised for himself this sanctuary, and adjures all people that his bones be not robbed and defiled."
This adjuration to posterity has been without effect, for the catacomb was already found to have been plundered. - Exchange.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Catacomb Discovery
Kertch
Ancient Inscription
Frescoes
Plundered Tomb
Hermes
Sorak
What entities or persons were involved?
Sorak
Where did it happen?
Kertch, Neighborhood Of The Tartar Quarter
Story Details
Key Persons
Sorak
Location
Kertch, Neighborhood Of The Tartar Quarter
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Discovery of a catacomb fifteen feet underground, divided into three compartments, decorated with frescoes of Hermes and domestic scenes, containing an inscription by Sorak pleading not to disturb his bones, reminiscent of Shakespeare's, but the site was already plundered.