An Archaeological Palimpsest in Minoan Crete: Tholos Tomb A and Habitation at Apesokari Mesara offers a detailed analysis of two Minoan sites located in the Mesara Plain of South-Central Crete. Focusing on Tholos Tomb A and a nearby free-standing domestic complex on Vigla Hill, this publication provides a comprehensive understanding of the archaeological evidence, including photogrammetric models, viewshed analysis, and advanced scientific techniques such as A-DNA and stable isotope analysis.
The book reconstructs the natural and social landscape of the Cretan community spanning from the late Prepalatial to early Neopalatial periods. The interdisciplinary approach offers profound insights into the burial practices and social memory of the Minoans. Additionally, the habitational deposits from the Vigla Hill site help define its role as a central hub in the southern Mesara’s communication and exchange networks, marking its historical significance.
Key Features:
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Tholos Tomb A & Vigla Hill Complex: Detailed analysis of Minoan burial and domestic sites
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Interdisciplinary Research: Combines photogrammetric models, isotope analysis, and archaeological methods
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Social Identity & Memory: Explores how burial practices inform collective memory and social identity
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Longevity & Function of the Site: Investigates the role of Vigla Hill as a communication hub in the southern Mesara region
Ideal For:
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Archaeologists and historians specializing in Minoan Crete
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Researchers of Minoan burial practices and social structures
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Students and scholars of ancient Mediterranean civilizations
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Academics interested in archaeological methodologies and interdisciplinary studies
Authors:
Georgia Flouda (Author),
Maciej Chylenski (Contributor),
Sylviane Dederix (Contributor), Doniert Everly (Contributor), Anna Juras (Contributor)
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