Αρχαιολογική τοποθεσία

Type: Settlement
Geographical area: Central Greece → Phokis → Sykia Desphinas

Chronological Period: From PG to PG/G
Date: From 11th c. BC, 2nd half, 4th quarter to 8th c. BC.
Overall Phases of Use: From LBA to LBA

Location: Coastal & Hill
The settlement lies on a stiff hill towards the Corinthian bay. The hill slope leads to Sykia bay, forming a safe port.

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: Z. Papadopoulou

The small settlement, composed of an acropolis and numerous terraces, is thought to have been established in the Mycenaean period, and it was continuously inhabited during the EIA. No further information is provided.

Records

  • 2005: Extensive Survey by F. Dassios (Greek Archaeological Service)

References: Primary

  • Dassios, F., 2005. Συκιά Δεσφίνας. Θέση Καταφύγι (αγρός Χ. Χηρόπουλου), ArchDelt 60, Chr.: 459

References: Secondary

Written Sources

  • None

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