Αρχαιολογική τοποθεσία

Type: Settlement
Geographical area: Peloponnese → Laconia → Skala

Chronological Period: From MPG to EA
Date: From 10th c. BC to 7th c. BC.
Overall Phases of Use: From MPG to Hel

Location: Plain
The modern village of Skala is located S of Sparta. The site called Pyrgakia is located SW of Peristeri and on the E bank of Eurotas river.

Surveyed/Excavated Area Size: unknown
Estimated Settlement Size: unknown

Fortification: no

Settlement Organization:
Street System: no
Drainage: no
Water Resources: no
Public Spaces: no

Contributors: A. Vlachou, A. Alexandridou

The site belongs to a dense network of settlements, occupying the broader geographical area of Elos. No architectural remains were found.

Records

  • 1999: by E. Zavvou & A. Themos (Greek Archaeological Service)

References: Primary

  • Zavvou, E. & Themos, A., 1999. Νομός Λακωνίας. Σκάλα, Πυργάκια, ArchDelt 54, Chr.: 187

References: Secondary

  • Themos, A., 2007. In Search of Ancient Elos, in Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Peloponnesian Studies, Pyrgos-Gastouni-Amaliada, 11-17 September 2005, Athens: 462–463

Written Sources

  • None

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