







Phylakopi Excavation 1896-1899: Season 1899
Excavation: Research excavation
The excavation of the prehistoric site of Phylakopi was resumed in 1899 by members of the British School at Athens. The programme for this season was to clear as much of the north, centre and east of the site down to the rock. The principal results of the excavation was the discovery of a very perfect Megaron of Mycenaean type, with surrounding court and well, as well as very well preserved houses, both of the Mycenaean and of the successive earlier settlements. A much clearer idea was obtained of the different periods to which constructions all over the site and the lines of streets and watercourses became clearer, producing a general town plan. The yield of pottery was, as before, immense, and included some very curious and perfect pieces. The specimens of the later wares were better this season than last, but specimens of the earliest wares became rarer and less satisfactory as the lower part of the hillock was proceeded with. Stone vessels, bronze fragments, and other miscellaneous objects were also found. About one-third of the hillock remained imperfectly, explored, but trial pits showed that it contained remains precisely similar to those on other parts of the site.
Active in /04/1899.
Mackenzie, Mr Duncan
Hogarth, Mr David George
Edgar, Campbell C. 1898. Excavations in Melos, 1899. C. The Pottery. BSA 5: 14-19. Direct link
Atkinson, Thomas D. 1898. Excavations in Melos, 1899. B. The Structures. BSA 5: 10-13. Direct link
Mackenzie, Duncan. 1898. Excavations in Melos, 1899. A. The Season's Work. BSA 5: 3-9. Direct link