Salmeniko Aigialeias, Elliniko - 2007
Informations Générales
Numéro de la notice
8442
Année de l'opération
2007
Chronologie
Mots-clés
Nature de l'opération
Institution(s)
Localisation
Toponyme
Salmenikon, Kato Salmenikos
Salmenikon, Kato Salmenikos
Notices et opérations liées
19952007
Description
Salmeniko Aigialeias, Elliniko. Lambrini Papakosta (ΣΤ’ΕΠΚΑ) reports on further investigations at a building located on the top of Agios Georgios Hill (Fig. 1). Elliptical in shape (23.15x13.22 m.) and with a foundation of between 1.7-1.8 m. in width, it was built with courses of stone blocks of roughly the same dimensions, filled between with small stones and mud. The preserved upper part of the wall consisted of one course up to a maximum height of 1.21 m. (Fig. 2).
During maintenance work within and around the building, a small-scale excavation was carried out within, producing a layer of brownish-red fire hardened soil in which there were small to medium sized stones with traces of burning. Parts of the foundation were also uncovered, consisting of courses of blocks on a layer of smaller stones and mud which lay directly on the bedrock. Elsewhere, additional parts of the building’s foundation and upper walls were located. Due to its solid construction and strategic position, the excavator has suggested a military function, while the discovery of a Roman lamp may provide an indication of its chronology.
During maintenance work within and around the building, a small-scale excavation was carried out within, producing a layer of brownish-red fire hardened soil in which there were small to medium sized stones with traces of burning. Parts of the foundation were also uncovered, consisting of courses of blocks on a layer of smaller stones and mud which lay directly on the bedrock. Elsewhere, additional parts of the building’s foundation and upper walls were located. Due to its solid construction and strategic position, the excavator has suggested a military function, while the discovery of a Roman lamp may provide an indication of its chronology.
Auteur de la notice
Michael Loy
Références bibliographiques
ADelt 63 (2008) Chr., 523-526
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Date de création
2020-06-04 13:12:49
Dernière modification
2024-01-18 09:32:46
Figure(s)
Fig. 1/ Excavation plan, section and profile drawing
Fig. 2/ General view of the building from the east