Αρχαιολογική τοποθεσία

Type: Settlement
Geographical area: Northeast Aegean → Psara → Mavri Rachi

Chronological Period: From LG to A
Date: From 8th c. BC, 2nd half to -
Overall Phases of Use: From LG to Byz

Location: Coastal & Hill
Mavri Rachi is a peninsula, located to the SW of Psara.

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: O. Kaklamani, E. Chatzinikolaou

On the hill of Mavri Rachi has been discovered part of a Hell settlement. Sherds from the LG until the C times indicate earlier use of the site. Nevertheless, the surface investigation of the 1983 didn't uncover any G or A sherds.

Records

  • 1961: Extensive Survey by Charitonides Ser. (Greek Archaeological Service)
  • 1983: Extensive Survey by Tsaravopoulos A. (Greek Archaeological Service)

References: Primary

  • Archontidou, A - Deliyorgi, G. 1999. Τα Ψαρά στην Αρχαιότητα, Chios:
  • Charitonides, Ser. 1961/2. Ψαρά, ArchDelt 17, Chr.: 266
  • Tsaravopoulos, A. - Karelli, N. - Zaphiriou, N. - Mouschouris, S. 1983. Αρχαιολογική έρευνα στα Ψαρά, Ta Psara 37,38,39: 5–8

References: Secondary

  • Merousis, N. 2002. Χίος, φυσικό περιβάλλον και κατοίκηση. Από τη νεολιθική εποχή μέχρι το τέλος της αρχαιότητας, Chios: 124

Written Sources

  • None

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