PRIONIA - 2008

Prionia. G. Karamitrou-Mendesidi (Director, Λ' ΕΠΚΑ) reports the discovery of a 6th−5th Ct BC Sanctuary of Artemis in the course of construction work on the Egnatia Odos. Remains of animal offerings include Molossian hounds, ovicaprids, bovines and deer. Scattered votives include animal figurines and jewellery (one ring is inscribed ΚΑΙΡΕ ΚΑΙ ΣΥ). Two women’s graves with rich goods indicate a prosperous settlement.