Simiza, Neraidorachi or Zagli - 2008
Informations Générales
Numéro de la notice
8332
Année de l'opération
2008
Chronologie
Mots-clés
Nature de l'opération
Institution(s)
Localisation
Toponyme
Simiza
Simiza
Notices et opérations liées
2008
Description
Simiza, Neraidorachi or Zagli. Christos Matzanas (Z’ ΕΠΚΑ) reports on the discovery of a disturbed layer of rubble and a sandstone block, along with Classical/Hellenistic pottery and pithoi fragments, probably part of a tomb (Fig. 1). The site was located about 300 m. north north-west of an area called Mastoreika where a fossilised elephant tusk was previously found. A similar layer with tiles, rubble and sherds was identified about 100 m. away. Fragments of a fossilised Pleistocene elephant jaw was also collected (Fig. 2). In an area called Anoixa where grave looting was reported, was found Prehistoric or early historic coarse handmade pottery, a flint chipped stone artefact of probable Palaeolithic date, along with a few animal bone fossils.
Auteur de la notice
Michael Loy
Références bibliographiques
ADelt 64 (2009) Chr., 398
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Date de création
2020-06-02 14:16:13
Dernière modification
2024-01-17 09:48:52
Figure(s)
Fig. 1/ Pottery fragments from the area
Fig. 2/ Fossilised elephant jaw fragments