Citation
Gkiasta, M. (2008, April 15). The historiography of landscape research on Crete.
Archaeological Studies Leiden University. Archaeological Studies Leiden University.
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survey id hood67 site id A1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
considerable
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
fragments of pottery spread over a considerable area.
other data as sources:
travellers
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR
R/LR? the majority of sherds GR
GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: 'all sherds appeared to be Roman rather than earlier'.
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) extensive GR settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) GRAECO-ROMAN?
Possible Re-interpetation (functions) settlement?
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id A2
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
1 bag
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
200m
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
Traces of ancient occupation along the slope for 200m
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL
CL/HL? some sherds HL/R
HL/R?
R/LR 1-2 sherds R/LR?
GR the majority of sherds GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT 1-2 sherds BVT?
unknown Comments: 'Pottery: mostly GR'
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL
CL-HL? unknown activity HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT presence
BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) GR settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology)
Possible Re-interpetation (functions) settlement?
Comments:
we may add BVT presence
survey id hood67 site id A3
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
9
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
traces of a massive concrete structure with a heavy concentration of sherds, all apparently Roman or later, in a small area round it.
other data as sources:
travellers
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR
R/LR? many sherds GR
GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: 'heavy concentration of sherds, all apparently Roman or later…'
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) 'Roman site… it may mark the position of a Roman landing place, the concrete structure being the remains of a quay or mole'.
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) R-LR?
Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id A4
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
2 bags
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
50m
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
traces of walls together with fragments of pottery cover an area of about 50m…
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL many sherds PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT 1-2 sherds BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC settlement PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT presence
BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Minoan settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
we may add BVT presence
survey id hood67 site id A5
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources
vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
Spolia may have belonged to temple. Scatter below rock- shelters suggest a Medieval village going with the church. Ancient walling and a fragment of pithos may belong to an isolated Minoan house.
other data as sources:
spolia built into church
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH 1-2 sherds
PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR
GR? some sherds
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT
BVT? the majority of sherds unknown unknown quantity Comments: a scatter of worn orange sherds, some of which may be Greco-Roman; but most appear to 'be Medieval…'
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC
PREHISTORIC? habitation?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT
BVT? settlement?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) probable: GR temple, Medieval village,
isolated Minoan house Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id A6
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
20 sherds
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
considerable
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR the majority of sherds R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT
BVT? some sherds unknown
Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Roman village site
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
add: BVT? Unknown activity
survey id hood67 site id A7
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
1 bag
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard
other finds: lumps of red hard clay Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
150x50
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL
PRE-PALATIAL? some sherds PALATIAL the majority of sherds PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Minoan settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
'Traces of Medieval or later village round the church': (this statement is the whole description)
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: no pottery discussed
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT settlement
BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Medieval settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B2
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
a few sherds which appeared to be Minoan were noted, with others certainly later (Medieval or modern)
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL 1-2 sherds PALATIAL?
PH
PH? a few sherds
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT
BVT? unknown quantity unknown
Comments: 'A few sherds which appeared to be Minoan, with others certainly later (Medieval or modern)'
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC unknown activity PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD
MOD? unknown activity BVT
BVT? unknown activity unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B3
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
6 sherds
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
a thin scatter of Minoan sherds
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL
PALATIAL? a few sherds
PH unknown quantity
PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC habitation?
PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) maybe 1 or 2 isolated Minoan houses
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B4
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
1 bag
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
60xrather more
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
thick scatter of worn orange sherds
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR
R/LR? many sherds GR
GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: 'all sherds seem to be Roman'.
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Roman village
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) R-LR?
Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B5
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
a few Roman sherds
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR a few sherds R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B6
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
6
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
100x100
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
traces of house walls and stones together with sherds
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR unknown quantity R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Roman village
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B7
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
1 bag
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
abundant stones from buildings and ruins of early Christian basilica
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR the majority of sherds R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT 1-2 sherds BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT presence
BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Extensive Roman settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id hood67 site id B8
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
a few worn sherds
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH
PH? a few sherds
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: 'a few worn sherds of coarse ware which might be Minoan…'
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC
PREHISTORIC? unknown activity LM IIIC/EG
LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id AC1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 276; weight: 828 gr fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
N-S: 110 m.; E-W: 60 m
density per sq-m:
0,0418
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR the majority of sherds R/LR?
GR the majority of sherds GR?
BYZ the majority of sherds BYZ?
VEN 1-2 sherds VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT unknown quantity BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR agro-pastoral activity TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT agro-pastoral activity BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) 5th-7th A.D - Roman habitation/small
settlement; V-T sheepfold Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
On what basis V-T sheepfold?
survey id Vrokastro site id AG1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
1 sherd catalogued fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
20x20
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
The small site consists of fairly well-contained sherds on a rocky knob …Walls of a structure, incorporating bedrock..
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG
G-O-A unknown quantity G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR unknown quantity R/LR?
GR unknown quantity GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A habitation
G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) habitation/fieldhouse
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id DL1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 354; weight: 1,062 gr all periods fine ware assemblage
figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
25x25m
density per sq-m:
0,566
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
a few aligned stones up to 1 m & a concentration of pottery
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL unknown quantity PALATIAL? unknown quantity PH
PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG
G-O-A unknown quantity G-O-A?
CL/HL unknown quantity CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR unknown quantity GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Comments: Only 6 sherds described, but were these the only ones datable out of the 354? No Archaic/Classical material discussed.
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC habitation/settlement PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG habitation/settlement LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A habitation/settlement G-O-A?
CL-HL habitation/settlement CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Habitation or small settlement and
Remains of a small settlement … Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id EN1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 66; weight; 231 gr.
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
A: N-S: 110; E-W: 40 m.; B: E-W: 50;
N-S: 40 m.
density per sq-m:
0,015
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources
vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
The site consists of two loci with thin concentrations of pottery accompanied by possible architectural remains.
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I unknown quantity LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH the majority of sherds PH?
LM IIIC/PG unknown quantity
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR unknown quantity GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC habitation PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG habitation LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Regarding FN/EMI pottery: This could be a very early, very damaged coastal settlement (habitation is stated as the site's function).
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id IM10
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 144; weight: 331 gr.
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
N-S: 60; E-W: 20 m.
density per sq-m:
0,12
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
The thin distribution of pottery found on the bare slopes of the site characterizes many of the Bronze Age settlements on the promontory
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL unknown quantity PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL unknown quantity PALATIAL?
PH the majority of sherds PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ a few sherds BYZ?
VEN a few sherds VEN?
TUR a few sherds TUR?
Modern a few sherds Modern?
BVT a few sherds BVT?
unknown
Comments: 'Along with Bronze Age pottery are a few Late Byzantine/Venetian and 19-20th century sherds corresponding to use of the sheepfold'
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC habitation?
PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR agropastoral activity?
TUR?
MOD agropastoral activity?
MOD?
BVT agropastoral activity?
BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
Along with Bronze Age pottery are a few Late Byzantine/Venetian and 19-20th century sherds corresponding to use of the sheepfold.
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id IS1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb
cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
14 sherds catalogued fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
N-S: 80; E-W: 120 m
density per sq-m:
6 to 47 (collected in a 1-m. diameter circle
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
pottery densities and architecture
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL the majority of sherds PALATIAL?
PH the majority of sherds PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG
G-O-A a few sherds G-O-A?
CL/HL a few sherds CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR a few sherds
GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC settlement PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A presence
G-O-A?
CL-HL unknown activity CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) MM-LM IIIA:2-IIIB settlement, although 'Architectural evidence within the site, is probably of historical (Greek) or later date'
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id KK5
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures
circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 374; weight: 1,309 gr fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard
other finds: possibly worked blocks in terrace walls Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
50x60
density per sq-m:
0,124
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop
knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL a few sherds PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL many sherds PALATIAL?
PH many sherds
PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: 374 sherds in 50x60m, 15 described.
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC settlement PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) small settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id KPh4
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 248; weight: 744 gr, 2 described fine ware assemblage
figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
100x100
density per sq-m:
0,0248
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
pottery and architecture
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG
G-O-A the majority of sherds G-O-A?
CL/HL unknown quantity CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A settlement
G-O-A?
CL-HL settlement
CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
Based on the size of the site and the range of pottery fabrics recovered, this is a a settlement that dates primarily to the Archaic period
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id MK1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
30sherds, 180gr. 3pieces catalogued fine ware assemblage
figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
50x20m
density per sq-m:
0,03
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
site size indicates structure or small settlement
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL unknown quantity PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL unknown quantity PALATIAL?
PH unknown quantity
PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: 30 sherds altogether
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC habitation/settlement PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id MK2
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
Sherd scatter
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH unknown quantity
PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R unknown quantity HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR unknown quantity GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR unknown quantity TUR?
Modern unknown quantity Modern?
BVT unknown quantity BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC agro-pastoral activity PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R agro-pastoral activity
VEN?
TUR agro-pastoral activity TUR?
MOD agro-pastoral activity MOD?
BVT agro-pastoral activity BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Scatter from field activity, washdown;
associated mandra. The sherd scatter includes Bronze Age, Roman, and some Turkish to modern. The periods represent agricultural and herding activity
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology)
Possible Re-interpetation (functions) unknown activity
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id OL4
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
9 sherds catalogued fine ware assemblage figurines: Greek figurines no: 1-3 obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
N-S: 30; E-W: 30 m
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG
G-O-A the majority of sherds G-O-A?
CL/HL the majority of sherds CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR the majority of sherds GR?
BYZ unknown quantity BYZ?
VEN unknown quantity VEN?
TUR unknown quantity TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A habitation?
G-O-A?
CL-HL habitation?
CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR unknown activity TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT unknown activity BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Archaic-Classical; Turkish. Burial? or
habitation Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology)
Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id PI6
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
2 sherds catalogued fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
40X20m
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
pottery of Neopalatial and (early) Postpalatial date and some structural walls
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL a few sherds PALATIAL?
PH a few sherds
PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown Comments: 'a little Bronze Age pottery of Neopalatial and (early) Postpalatial date'
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC settlement PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) Neopalatial; LM IIIA Small settlement
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology)
Possible Re-interpetation (functions) agro-pastoral activity
Comments:
40x20m and very little pottery: why not a farm?
survey id Vrokastro site id PS1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
N-S: 10; E-W: 10 m.
density per sq-m:
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN unknown quantity VEN?
TUR unknown quantity TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT unknown quantity BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG G-O-A G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR agro-pastoral activity TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT agro-pastoral activity BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
Small, partially ruined oval shepherd's? hut or
field house Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology)
Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id PT2
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 104; weight: 300 gr.
fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
30x30
density per sq-m:
0,115
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL the majority of sherds PALATIAL?
PH the majority of sherds PH?
LM IIIC/PG a few sherds
LM IIIC/PG
G-O-A a few sherds G-O-A?
CL/HL CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR a few sherds
GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN unknown quantity VEN?
TUR unknown quantity TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT unknown quantity BVT?
unknown Comments:
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC habitation PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG habitation LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A unknown activity G-O-A?
CL-HL CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR industrial activity TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT industrial activity BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text) This appears to be an isolated and well-built structure of MM II/III-LM I date, a probable farmstead
pottery associated with kiln is VEN-TUR A few sherds also belong to the Early Iron Age period
Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
survey id Vrokastro site id SK1
building stones spolia traces of walls standing walls:
0 1-2 structures 3+ structures circular wall standing church ruins of basilica ruins of ancient temple monastery
field house mandra mitato castle tower
Architectural Evidence
bones
pithos with bones chamber tomb cave with bones
sherds/pottery scatter 1-2 sherds a few sherds some sherds many sherds
datable pottery kept:
count: 540; weight: 2,160 gr fine ware assemblage figurines:
figurines no:
obsidian:
lithics:
hoard other finds:
Finds
Burial Evidence
Pottery Description
area size:
125x220sq.m.
density per sq-m:
0,019
cave rock-shelter rock-cutting slope hill hilltop knob ridge peak valley plain coastal mountains altitude
distance from sea visibility (view) spring clay sources vegetation geology
Topography / Environment
terrace walls thressing floor kiln
mill pyre
bee-hive presence road
acqueduct bridge
anchorage structures quarry
well
agriculture observations pastoralism observations Landuse
Site 'definition':
architecture and pottery
other data as sources:
Neolithic Neolithic?
LN/FN/EM I LN/FN/EM I?
PRE-PALATIAL PRE-PALATIAL?
PALATIAL PALATIAL?
PH PH?
LM IIIC/PG
LM IIIC/PG
G-O-A unknown quantity G-O-A?
CL/HL unknown quantity CL/HL?
HL/R HL/R?
R/LR R/LR?
GR unknown quantity GR?
BYZ BYZ?
VEN VEN?
TUR TUR?
Modern Modern?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Comments: Although many of the early Greek sites in the area produce abundant architectural evidence, pottery densities are never high among the ridge sites. This may be related to the length of time these sites were occupied, or to function (or even to erosion).
Sherd Quantities
Data Observed
PREHISTORIC PREHISTORIC?
LM IIIC/EG LM IIIC/EG
G-O-A settlement
G-O-A?
CL-HL settlement
CL-HL?
HL-R
VEN?
TUR TUR?
MOD MOD?
BVT BVT?
unknown
Site Interpretation (researhers' text)
SK1 is a Greek settlement located on a ridge
….7th-6th /early 5th c. B.C Possible Re-interpretation (Chronology) Possible Re-interpetation (functions)
Comments:
