appeared to form a corner". On May 28, 2015, as two members of the research team started to dig, a two meter by one meter shaft revealed itself, suggesting a grave. Researchers discovered a skeleton at the bottom of the grave surrounded by various artifacts. The remains were found in a wooden coffin placed within a stone lined chamber. Items determined to be grave offerings were found inside and on top of the coffin and in the stone lined shaft. The finds consisted of jewelry, sealstones, carved ivories, combs, gold and silver goblets, and bronze weapons. Identifying the Griffin Warrior "Analyses of the skeleton show that this 30-something dignitary stood around 5ft. Combs found in the grave imply that he had long hair. A recent computerized facial reconstruction based on the warrior's skull, created by Lynne Schepartz and Tobias Houlton, physical anthropologists at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, shows a broad, determined face with close-set eyes and a prominent jaw." "So far we have no idea of the identity of this man," said Stocker—other than he was someone very important and very rich. His bones showed he had been of a robust stature—which, along with martial objects found in the grave, suggested he was a warrior—although he could also have been a priest, as many of the objects found with him had ritual significance." Further analysis of the skeleton will enable researchers to learn more about the identity of the male skeleton. Scientific examination of his well-preserved teeth and pelvic bones may help determine his genetic background, diet and cause of death. Tomb artifacts A gold box-weave chain with "sacral ivy" finials. A meter-long sword with a gold-coated hilt. A gold-hilted dagger. Multiple gold and silver cups. Carnelian, amethyst, amber, and gold beads. Four gold rings. Dozens of small, carved seals with etched depictions of combat, goddesses, reeds, altars, lions, and men jumping over bulls. A plaque of ivory with a representation of a griffin in a rocky landscape. A bronze mirror with an ivory handle. Thin bands of bronze (remains of the warrior's armor). Boar tusks, possibly from the warrior's helmet. A knife with a large, square blade. Two squashed gold cups, and a silver cup with a gold rim. Six silver cups. Bronze cups, bowls, amphora, jugs, and a basin, some trimmed with gold, some with silver trim. Six decorated ivory combs. Further excavation and analysis