Radiocarbon analysis and the history of the East Cemetary, Asine

Opuscula 2 (2009) is now available for purchase and free download at Bokorder.se. Also available at Amazon.com, Amazon.de, Bokus.com and Adlibris.com. Radiocarbon analysis and the history of the East Cemetary, Asine By Sofia Voutsaki, Søren Dietz & Albert J. Nijboer Abstract This paper presents the results of the radiocarbon analysis of human bones from the East Cemetery (IQ tumulus), Middle Helladic Asine. The analyses have been carried out at the Centre for Isotope Research, University of Groningen, using the AMS (Accelerator Mass Spectroscopy) method. The main aim of the analysis is to elucidate the history of use of the tumulus and the surrounding extramural cemetery by comparing the absolute dates with the relative dates based on the ceramic offerings and the internal stratigraphy of the tumulus. The establishment of a formal disposal area and the adoption of the tumulus are significant developments in the MH period, and it is therefore important to date their appearance with more precision. In addition, a more accurate reconstruction of the history of this important funerary monument gives us a better understanding of mortuary practices and social change in Asine, and in the MH mainland in general. This contribution is only available in print. Bibliographical…

Excavations in Midea 2007

Opuscula 2 (2009) is now available for purchase and free download at Bokorder.se. Also available at Amazon.com, Amazon.de, Bokus.com and Adlibris.com. Excavations in Midea 2007 By Katie Demakopoulou, Nicoletta Divari-Valakou, Monica Nilsson & Ann-Louise Schallin Abstract Excavations in Midea continued in 2007 as a Greek-Swedish programme under the direction of Dr Katie Demakopoulou in collaboration with Dr Ann-Louise Schallin. In the West Gate area excavation continued in the west part of the building complex that abuts the fortification wall. Room XIV was excavated with abundant remains of LH IIIB2 pottery. A sealstone with a unique, possibly ritual, scene was also found. On the lower west terrace of the acropolis excavation continued in Trench C, where a large section of the fortification wall was uncovered. Room I was excavated here, adjacent to the inner face of the fortification wall. Finds in this room date to the early phase of LH IIIC, under which there was ample evidence of the LH IIIB2 destruction, including human skeletons. Under this debris, a large opening leading to a gallery or syrinx through the thickness of the fortification wall was found. Excavation was resumed also in the East Gate area, where a new wall was revealed…

Opuscula 2 (2009)
Open Access , Opuscula / 2009-12-01

All content available with open access, use links below. Printed edition distributed by eddy.se AB at Bokorder.se. Also available at Amazon.com, Amazon.de, Bokus.com and Adlibris.com. View this volume at ERIH PLUS. Contents Katie Demakopoulou, Nicoletta Divari-Valakou, Monica Nilsson & Ann-Louise Schallin | Excavations in Midea 2007 Sofia Voutsaki, Søren Dietz & Albert J. Nijboer | Radiocarbon analysis and the history of the East Cemetery, Asine Lars Karlsson | Labraunda 2008. A preliminary report on the Swedish excavations with contributions by Jesper Blid and Olivier Henry Arto Penttinen, Berit Wells, Dimitra Mylona, Petra Pakkanen, Jari Pakkanen, Arja Karivieri, Anne Hooton, Emanuel Savini | Report on the excavations in the years 2007 and 2008 southeast of the Temple of Poseidon at Kalaureia Appendix: Tatiana Theodoropoulou | The sea-shells from the excavations in Area H in the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Kalaureia in 2007 and 2008 Berit Wells | A smiting-god-figurine found in the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Kalaureia Appendix: Andreas Karydas | In situ analysis of a bronze figurine in the Poros Archaeological Museum Jenny Wallensten & Jari Pakkanen | A new inscribed statue base from the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Kalaureia Jari Pakkanen | A tale of three drums: An unfinished…