Αρχαιολογική τοποθεσία

Type: Settlement
Geographical area: Crete → Lassithi → central Siteia Mountains

Chronological Period: From PG to PG
Date: From 10th c. BC to 9th c. BC.
Overall Phases of Use: From LM to T

Location: Inland & Hill
The site is located on the top of a knoll of c. 500 m. within an inland valley.

Surveyed/Excavated Area Size: unknown
Estimated Settlement Size: 70 x 100 = 0 m² (0 ha)

Fortification: no

Settlement Organization:
Street System: no
Drainage: no
Water Resources: yes
Two stream beads indicate locations of seasonal springs.
Public Spaces: no

Contributors: A. Kotsonas

EIA sherds are numerous in the S part of the site, partly damaged by a Venetian castle and a modern quarry.

Records

  • 1980-2000: Extensive Survey by K. Nowicki (Polish Academy of Sciences)

References: Primary

  • Nowicki, K., 2000. Defensible sites in Crete, c.1200-800 B.C. (LM IIIB/IIIC through Early Geometric), Liège: 63–64

References: Secondary

Written Sources

  • None

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