







Ayios Stephanos Excavation 1959-1963
Fieldwork:
Excavations took place discovering finds from across the Helladic period, including: a vast array of pottery, twenty human skeletons in 1960, and wall remains of varying dates. One Middle Helladic pot contained Minoan motifs and a vephaio pot with an unusual pattern decoration were found. None of the burials were accompanied by more than a few pots each. in 1963 more burials were unearthered, including children, many without goods but some displayed signs of wealth and importance.
Active from /07/1959 to 05/08/1963.
Ayios Stephanos Excavation 1959-1963 (Fieldwork)
Ayios Stephanos Excavation 1959-1963: Season 1959 (Excavation)Ayios Stephanos Excavation 1959-1963: Season 1960 (Excavation)
Ayios Stephanos Excavation 1959-1963: Season 1963 (Excavation)
Hope Simpson, Dr Richard
French, Dr David Henry
Taylour, William D. 1972. Excavations at Ayios Stephanos. BSA 67: 205-270. Direct link
Taylour, William D. & Janko, Richard C. 2008. Ayios Stephanos : Excavations at a Bronze Age and Medieval Settlement in Southern Laconia. 44. xxvii, 644 p. + 60 p. pls.