KOSKINA - 2005

Koskina. X. Arapogianni (Ζ’ ΕΠΚΑ) reports the discovery of three intact cist graves (with their cover slabs in place) plus a pithos burial, which belong to a wider cemetery ca. 200m south of the modern village cemetery, southeast of the road junction.

Tomb 1 (1.7 x 0.6m) contained two adult burials and the displaced bones of an earlier burial, with two skyphoi, a terracotta spool and a lamp.

Tomb 2 (1.71 x 0.62m) contained the inhumation of an adult in supine position, with a one-handled cup.

Tomb 3 (1.8 x 0.46m) contained the inhumation of an adult in supine position, without grave goods.

The burial pithos (0.85m tall, 0.65m in diameter) had a terracotta lid, beside which was a small cup. A small stone structure protected the curved base of the pithos. The vessel contained the contracted inhumation probably of a child, with a lead coin, an iron strigil, a small knife, and numerous astragaloi from sheep and goats.