Αρχαιολογική τοποθεσία

Type: Necropolis
Geographical area: Central Greece → Phthiotis → Modi

Chronological Period: From LPG to SPG
Date: From 10th c. BC, 2nd half to 9th c. BC, 1st half.
Overall Phases of Use: From LPG to SPG

Minimum Total Number of Burials: 12, of which
adults: 6
subadults: unknown
children: 4

Contributors: Z. Papadopoulou

A group of 12 burials in cists and pithoi was uncovered in the site of Agios Athanasios. The burials have been dated to the LPG/SPG period. Only one burial was disturbed, although it is possible that others which lied W of the funerary group were destroyed during road construction works.

Records

  • 1992-1993: Rescue Excavation by F. Dakoronia (Greek Archaeological Service)

References: Primary

  • Dakoronia, F., 1992, Μόδι. Θέση Άγιος Αθανάσιος, ArchDelt 47, Chr.: 200–201
  • Dakoronia, F., 1993. Μόδι. Θέση Άγιος Αθανάσιος, ArchDelt 48, Chr.: 205–206

References: Secondary

  • Livieratou, A., 2006. After the palace and before the polis: study cases from the centre and periphery. The transition from the Late Bronze to the Early Iron Age in the Argolid and Central Greece (Phokis-East Lokris), University of Edinburgh (unpublished PhD thesis): 114

Written Sources

  • None

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