The Amphipolis tomb in northern Greece, one of the ten most significant archaeological discoveries in the world in 2014, is threatened today by neglect and bad weather conditions, warned Greek Deputy Minister of Culture Nikos Xydakis. The monument is almost buried again under the mud as heavy rains that have recently hit the region have created stagnant water ponds forcing mounts of dirt to cover most of the site.  According to Greek Reporter, the site is currently closed to visitors due to the ground’s unstable circumstances. “The surrounding wall with wonderful marbles from Thasos needs drainage works urgently”, said the minister, while works must be completed before autumn, when bad weather is again expected. Also, the need of a drainage system to be put in place is imperative. The situation called for an emergency meeting between the excavation crew and culture ministry officials where they discussed the need of conducting a new geostationary study and the taking of precautionary measures in order to save the site. Though certain restoration works have already taken place, there are further restoration studies and works that require the approval of the Central Archaeological Council. These studies and works are at the time stumbling across an equally threatening obstacle, the lack of funds.