LACONIA Anc. quarries in Laconia - 2005

Anc. Quarries in Laconia. G. Kokkorou-Alevras (Athens), A. Chatziconstantinou (Athens), A. Efsathopoulos (Athens), E. Zavvou (Epigraphical Museum, formerly Ε' ΕΠΚΑ), A. Themos (Epigraphical Museum, formerly Ε' ΕΠΚΑ), K. Kopanias (Athens) and E. Poupaki (Athens) present an overview of ongoing research into the main quarry locations in Laconia. Quarry sites briefly noted are: Gynaika, Platyvouni (Sochas), Vresthena, Chrysafa, Viglafia (Rom−ECh), Daimonia, Ag. Marina, Zarakas and Tainaro. Fuller discussion is offered of Oitylo (including Rom−ECh cuttings) and especially Plytra (anc. Asopos), where 3 sandstone quarry sites (probably LHel−ECh) are identified and details of the quarry cuttings and evidence for Rom cult and Rom−ECh burials in the quarry areas presented.