During the archaeological survey research project ‘Island Cultures in a Diachronic Perspective: t... more During the archaeological survey research project ‘Island Cultures in a Diachronic Perspective: the case of Therasia’, large amounts of pottery were recorded throughout the island, ranging in date from the Bronze Age to Modern times. Focusing on the prehistoric period, pottery of the Early Cycladic and late Middle Cycladic periods was recovered at Panaghia Koimisis, which is situated at the southern part of the island of Therasia. This paper presents the petrographic data and results of the analysis carried out on pottery samples which are representative of variable surface treatments and different macro-fabrics of these two prehistoric periods. Tackling issues of provenance and technology, the current scientific analysis attests the co-existence of Theran and off-Theran pottery fabrics already at Panaghia Koimisis in the Early Cycladic period. The majority of the pottery fabrics at Panaghia Koimisis were identified as Theran and the analysis demonstrates intensive contacts between the southern parts of Thera and Therasia throughout the Early and late Middle Cycladic phases. Moreover, adding support to previous studies, this research indicates a wide Cycladic pottery network, in which the site participated as a consumer. During the late Middle Cycladic period major changes in the Theran production are documented, including the disappearance of the earlier pottery recipe, which had been prevalent at Panaghia Koimisis.
The archaeological context The Minoan peak sanctuary of Vrysinas is located on the peak of Agio P... more The archaeological context The Minoan peak sanctuary of Vrysinas is located on the peak of Agio Pneuma in the Vrysinas range, south of Rethymnon city. 1 It is an elevated site (858 m. asl.) with high visibility from and of the surrounding area, and with lines of sight to other local peak sanctuaries, notably Atsipadhes. There are small arable plateaux and many springs at a short distance from the peak. Communication with the south, the Amari and Agios Vassilios valleys, is easy, as is access to the uplands to the east and north.
During the archaeological survey research project ‘Island Cultures in a Diachronic Perspective: t... more During the archaeological survey research project ‘Island Cultures in a Diachronic Perspective: the case of Therasia’, large amounts of pottery were recorded throughout the island, ranging in date from the Bronze Age to Modern times. Focusing on the prehistoric period, pottery of the Early Cycladic and late Middle Cycladic periods was recovered at Panaghia Koimisis, which is situated at the southern part of the island of Therasia. This paper presents the petrographic data and results of the analysis carried out on pottery samples which are representative of variable surface treatments and different macro-fabrics of these two prehistoric periods. Tackling issues of provenance and technology, the current scientific analysis attests the co-existence of Theran and off-Theran pottery fabrics already at Panaghia Koimisis in the Early Cycladic period. The majority of the pottery fabrics at Panaghia Koimisis were identified as Theran and the analysis demonstrates intensive contacts between the southern parts of Thera and Therasia throughout the Early and late Middle Cycladic phases. Moreover, adding support to previous studies, this research indicates a wide Cycladic pottery network, in which the site participated as a consumer. During the late Middle Cycladic period major changes in the Theran production are documented, including the disappearance of the earlier pottery recipe, which had been prevalent at Panaghia Koimisis.
The archaeological context The Minoan peak sanctuary of Vrysinas is located on the peak of Agio P... more The archaeological context The Minoan peak sanctuary of Vrysinas is located on the peak of Agio Pneuma in the Vrysinas range, south of Rethymnon city. 1 It is an elevated site (858 m. asl.) with high visibility from and of the surrounding area, and with lines of sight to other local peak sanctuaries, notably Atsipadhes. There are small arable plateaux and many springs at a short distance from the peak. Communication with the south, the Amari and Agios Vassilios valleys, is easy, as is access to the uplands to the east and north.
Smith, J. S. and I. Tzachili 2012 “Cloth in Crete and Cyprus,” pp. 141–155 in G. Cadogan, M. Iaco... more Smith, J. S. and I. Tzachili 2012 “Cloth in Crete and Cyprus,” pp. 141–155 in G. Cadogan, M. Iacovou, J. Whitley, and K. Kopaka eds., Parallel Lives: Ancient Island Societies in Crete and Cyprus. British School at Athens Studies 20. London: British School at Athens.
In: Tools, textiles and contexts : textile production in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Bro... more In: Tools, textiles and contexts : textile production in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age edited by Eva Andersson Strand and Marie-Louise Nosch. (Ancient textiles series; vol. 21)
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