The 2003 excavation of the necropolis at Phoenice led to the discovery of a tomb, composed of a rectangular NE-facing structure consisting of three internal spaces. The entrance is not well preserved, and the main walls stand to a height of c. 70 cm. The north western part of the monument contained traces of a pavement constructed with small stones, while the excavation of Room B recovered four urns. Six fragmentary terracotta were also recovered. The centre of the room was occupied by a grave orientated north – south and constructed with stone slabs. In Space A, a pavement of bricks was uncovered, similar to that in Space B, leading to the conclusion that both are of the same period. Excavation of a pebbled layer led to the discovery of a cinerary layer below containing carbon remains, and sealed by Hellenistic roof tiles. Subsequent interventions, aimed at covering and protecting the structure employed similar tiles to those originally used

During the year 2004 excavations continued in the tomb, Building 38. During this season, no further trace of the entrance was found, although the completed excavation demonstrated its pavement was composed entirely from tiles. In the 2nd Century A. D. this space ceased functioning, becoming covered by a yellow clay layer. At the same time sections of the wall associated with the funerary stele were decorated with floral motives. A further sondage revealed a tomb constructed with stone slabs of Hellenistic date.