NEA ERYTHRAIA, Ethnikis Antistaseos - 2008

Nea Erythraia, Ethnikis Antistaseos, Ap. Orfanidi 3 (O.T. 316, property of Kydoniatis-Dimopoulos Co.). Dimitrios Palaiologos (B’ ΕΠΚΑ) reports on the discovery of a pit grave. It was rock cut and tiles from a well had been used to cover it (Fig. 1). The skeleton was in supine position and a Hellenistic, bronze coin was found between the skull and thorax of the dead. Three pits with drains leading to them were also found. The latter could be related to farming or workshop activities. They are nevertheless undatable. The excavation was conducted by N. Mpratsi under the supervision of the author of this report.