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 Jul 1959 to 05 Aug 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.