Αρχαιολογική τοποθεσία

Type: Settlement
Geographical area: Thessaly → Larisa → Dilophon

Chronological Period: From EPG to LPG
Date: From 10th c. BC, 1st half to 10th c. BC, 2nd half.
Overall Phases of Use: From EPG to LPG

Location: Inland & Plain
A small settlement most probably existed on the plain W of the hill Libadaki, at the site of Platanorema in the area of Dilophon

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

Fortification: no

Settlement Organization:
Street System: no
Drainage: no
Water Resources: yes
The site is located close to Platanorema River
Public Spaces: no

Contributors: E. Karouzou

Few architectural remains and pottery dating from the LH III to the PG period have been found during public works for the construction of the pipe line in the area of Dilophon and at the site of Platanorema. It appears that a LH III-PG settlement existed on the plain W of the hill Libadaki, where the Cl settlement was located. No further information is provided concerning the nature of the PG finds or their exact location.

Records

  • 1994: Rescue Excavation by S. Katakouta (Greek Archaeological Service)

References: Primary

  • Katakouta, S., 1994. Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Διλόφου, ArchDelt 49, Chr.: 338

References: Secondary

  • Gounaris, A.P., 2006. Οικιστική της Θεσσαλίας κατά την Πρωτογεωμετρική - Γεωμετρική Περίοδο: Ένας Απολογισμός, ΑΕTHSΕ 2: 163–194

Written Sources

  • None

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