Anc. Agora. J.M. Camp (ASCSA) reports on the 2007 season of excavation. In section BZ south (Fig. 1) 2 primary areas were investigated: the N−S road and the areas W of the road. In the road, we continued to take down the very hard-packed gravel surfaces, mostly of the 4th Ct AD. In doing so, we fully exposed the later water supply lines found in earlier seasons, one of terracotta and 2 of lead. These will all have been for fresh water and were probably pressure lines. Lower down, we cleared more of the deep street drain and, at the extreme N, another subsidiary channel entering it from the W. All these channels, both supply and drainage, were in u Lire la suite

Thorikos. R. Laffineur (Belgian School/Liège) reports that a topographic plan of the Myc necropolis on the Velatouri hill has been completed, giving a complete record of all tombs. Between the peribolos wall of tomb V and the group of 2 upright stones of prassinite on the SE, a stone (now moved to the Laurion Museum) was found which the excavator interprets as having inscribed Linear B numerals upon it. To the SW of the Myc necropolis, on the NW slope of the Great Velatouri, 4 squares were opened. In square G56b8, intentionally placed stones suggest a tomb which remained either unused or was emptied i Lire la suite

Voula. Y. Kourayos (ΚΣτ' ΕΠΚΑ) reports on the results of rescue excavation of ca. 0.6ha undertaken between 2005 and March 2007 on a plot owned by  the Sklavenitis brothers on Mystras and Athinais streets, by Vari avenue. Important architectural remains of the Cl period (L5th-E4th Ct BC) probably belong to the Agora of the anc. deme of Halai Axonides. A large rectangular building complex, ca. 1,500m2, comprised 12 rooms of varying sizes grouped around a square courtyard. The greater part of the structure is founded on bedrock. Within the courtyard, a 2.5m d. round cistern, cut into the rock, supplied wat Lire la suite

Vari. A number of recent excavations around the anc. cemetery of Vari at Kaminia, between Varkiza and Vari, have brought to light a series of Myc graves. Two related walls converge towards an artificial hill which may conceal a tholos tomb. Lire la suite

L. Karali-Giannakopoulou (Athens) reports on the joint Athens University/EPSNE excavations begun in 2003. The cave, situated W of Paiania, lies at an altitude of 691masl and consists of 2 main areas with a total l. of ca. 50m, w. 20m, h. 11m and d. 6m. First occupied in the E phase of the LNeo, it probably served as a shrine to Pan during Cl times, and continued to be used for seasonal habitation at least until the end of the Cl period. Finds included numerous pottery sherds from the Neo to the mod. period, fine worked lithics, animal bones and sea shells. The excavation was completed in 2007, and study continues on the archaeozoological, palaeobotanical and geomorp Lire la suite

Four Cl graves were discovered on Mesogeion avenue during the construction of the metro station of Cholargos. Two were child burials in larnakes and 2 were cist graves. Lire la suite

A 3rd season of survey was carried out by Athens University (A. Papadimitriou-Grammenou, P. Georgiou-Geka and P. Petridis) on the hill of Kotroni (anc. Aphidnai) between Kapandriti and Lake Marathon. The most important architectural find has been part of a tower E of the crest of the hill. A trial trench uncovered a section of the perimeter of the tower and sherds dating from PH to Cl times. Lire la suite

A. Mazarakis Ainian (ASA) reports the discovery of part of an apsidal building (Fig. 1) from the LGeo period measuring 3.4m w. and a l. so far exposed of 3.8m. In the middle of the room was a circular stone construction next to a hollow cavity containing some animal bone and fragments of drinking vessels. Lire la suite

Ambelakia. In a lecture at the Museum of Cycladic Art, M. Pologiorgi (B' EΠΚΑ) reports on her excavation of 11 tombs of different types dating from the L5th or E4th Ct to the 3rd Ct BC along E. Venizelou street (on the line of the anc. road leading to the city gate). An infant interment in an amphora is illustrated. Two sarcophagi each contained a female burial with a bronze mirror, together with clay pyxides. One mirror survived intact but heavily oxidized, preserving only traces of its decoration. The other, decorated in sphyrelaton with a scene of Aphrodite(?) and an Eros, and perhaps the product of a Cor workshop, had been deliberately separat Lire la suite

M. Pantelidou-Gofas (ASA) reports on continued excavation of the EH cemetery (Fig. 1). In tomb 41 it was confirmed that the grave was covered by a large slab which had broken prior to any burials: the tomb had, therefore, remained unused, allowing study of the initial construction, something not possible in other tombs which had suffered interference from subsequent burials. Tomb 42 (Fig. 2) was found to be similar in form to other cist graves of Tsepi, with threshold, cairn in front of the entrance, lined cist grave and covered by 2 large slabs. The grave contained a large number of bones, pushed to the W end opposite the entrance. Th Lire la suite

G. Poulimenos reports on a new study of the Latin phase of the katholikon. The katholikon of the monastery is redated to the E18th Ct AD (between 1718 and 1732), noting that it was founded on a previous ruined church to which a new roof and dome were added. Remains from the period of Latin (13th−14th Ct AD) as well as Byz occupation were identified. Study of the katholikon revealed a Latin church of the Romanesque Lombardish school, likely built between 1296 and 1317, the bema of which probably belonged to an earlier Byz church. Lire la suite

N. Polychronakou-Sgouritsa (Athens) reports on continuing work within the Myc settlement and cemetery. In addition to the 3 Myc tombs already excavated in 1979-80, 2 more were located at a small distance to the S. One, within the mod. village cemetery, was used as an ossuary, while part of the dromos of the other, with stone-clad walls, was uncovered. Investigation of the latter tomb will be undertaken in 2008. Continuing study of finds from the area has revealed new MH−LH material, as well as material of the end of LH IIIB/LHIIIC. Examination of 3 iron artefacts in the archaeometry laboratory of NCSR Democritos shows them to be anc. and made in different technical traditions: they Lire la suite

Kalaureia. B. Wells and A. Penttinen (Swedish Institute) report on the first season of the research programme, ‘The Sea, the City and the God’, at the Sanctuary of Poseidon. Objectives are: to define the extent of the sanctuary and its relationship to the polis; to study the local cults through archaeological material; to investigate the relationship of contemporary local residents to the archaeological remains and their perception of archaeologists. Two excavation areas were selected on the basis of geophysical survey conducted in 2004 and 2006: area I, close to the entrance to the site and S of building D (which had previously yielded a wealth of cult material); Lire la suite

Kavos Vasili. E. Konsolaki-Giannopoulou (ΚΖ' ΕΠΚΑ) reports on excavation of an EH settlement on the N coast, facing Aigina, which is directly accessible by boat. The 3 main buildings (A, B, Γ) excavated, covering ca.40−50m2, plus 2 adjacent subsidiary structures (Δ, E), covering ca. 15−20m2, form part of a large settlement. The main buildings are oriented SE−NW, and lie in a radial arrangement towards the centre of the settlement. They are all rectangular, and have off-centre doorways with stone socles. Building A consists of a main room, an anteroom and a paved court to the E set 0.90m below ground level. A black Lire la suite

Modi (Liontari). E. Konsolaki-Giannopoulou (ΚΣτ' ΕΠΚΑ) reports on research on the LMyc site on the nowadays deserted island of Modi, off the E coast of Poros. Surface collections (A. Kyrou) had included Myc pottery and small bronzes, with evidence for a LCl−Hel watch-point on the N part of the island. Excavation confirmed LMyc settlement. In the W part of the island, 2 rooms of a poorly preserved structure, founded on bedrock, were excavated. On a terrace of the SE slope below the central ridge was found a 7 x 2m structure with 2 rooms: the fill contained part of a 12th Ct BC Argive pictorial krater (perhaps waiting for transhipment) Lire la suite

  M. Petritaki (ΚΖ' ΕΠΚΑ) reports on test excavations conducted after survey. On the property of Sirius A Ltd at Kaoumithi, surface levels produced 2 EH vessels. In the courtyard of the property of S. Voulgari, 3 robbed chamber tombs previously reported were investigated, along with one other, investigation of which was impeded by mod. structures. The dromos of tomb 2 had been remodelled: within the chamber (2.50m di.), only one pit held a few bones and the other 2 had been disturbed. The bones are estimated to represent 13 individuals (7 adults and 6 sub-adults): radiocarbon dating at NCSR Democritos gave a Lire la suite

M. Petritaki (ΚΖ' ΕΠΚΑ) reports on rescue excavation on the property of Roseberry Ltd, on the promontory of Ag. Marina on the E coast, which produced evidence of Myc settlement. In the S part was a destruction level with LH IIB and IIIA1−2 pottery. Settlement remains, found at some depth a little further N, consist of a retaining wall and house walls of 2 phases − LH IIIB and LH IIIC (E and M), with a typical pottery assemblage for each phase. Two animal figures were found, as well as obsidian, animal bone and shell. Some EH II sherds were found in surface levels, including part of a clay hearth rim with zigzag decoration. A LRom−ECh use Lire la suite

Saronic Harbours Archaeological Research Project (SHARP).  D. Pullen (ASCSA/Florida) and T. Tartaron (ASCSA/ Pennsylvania) report on the first of 3 planned field seasons (Fig. 1). Research focused on the recently discovered Myc settlement at Korphos-Kalamianos, a harbour settlement with a large, planned urban centre, where the foundations and lower walls of the entire town are exposed due to extensive soil loss. An architectural inventory of construction over an area of ca. 9ha was completed: significant progress was made in high-precision mapping of the area, and 2 smaller sectors were selected for detailed archi Lire la suite

Kythera Island Project. C. Broodbank (BSA/London) and E. Kiriatzi (BSA) report on a further study season. Preliminary study of the Rom pottery (K. Slane) from the survey and the 1960s excavations at Kastri, indicates a low-level presence of ERom and high density of LRom. Notable also is the substantial presence of MRom (3rd−4th Ct AD), the possibility of some continuation after ca. 650 AD into the EByz and wide-ranging trade connections within the E Mediterranean in terms of amphorae, table and cooking wares. Study of almost all 47 sites in Paliopolis was completed, one of the most i Lire la suite

Megalo Stironisi. A shipwreck is reported with a cargo of tiles stowed in sets of 6 and tied in large piles. Lire la suite

Portolafia. Two shipwrecks are reported, one carrying 2nd-3rd Ct AD Rom amphorae, probably from Pontos, and the other carrying 12th Ct AD Byz amphorae. Lire la suite

Palaiogiorgi.  Ch. Koilakou (1st EBA) reports the excavation of an Early Christian church with a large apse, naves on the north and south, and a narthex on the west side. The building, which underwent a series of subsequent alterations, continued in use until the end of the 17th century.   Lire la suite