Results of investigations into the Early Mesolithic site of Maroulas on the island of Kythnos (Western Cyclades)

• Authors: Małgorzata Kaczanowska , Janusz Kozłowski , Adamantios Sampson
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

In the years 2001-2006, excavations were conducted at the site Maroulas, on the island of Kythnos. This site, dated at about 9400 years BP, in terms of taxonomy can be classified as "Aegean Mesolithic”, which refers to the tradition of Late Palaeolithic Epigravettien of the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin. This site differs from other previously known Mesolithic sites by: a) The presence of the circular stone structures and stone pavements, b) The presence of stone querns and grindstones what in turn suggests a greater role of plant food.

Keywords

EN

Maroulas; Mesolithic; Western Cyclades

• Publisher: Instytut Archeologii Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
• Journal: Recherches Archéologiques Nouvelle Serie
• Year: 2009
• Volume: 1
• Pages: 397-406

Dates

published

2009

Contributors

author

Małgorzata Kaczanowska

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Janusz Kozłowski

• Institute of Archaeology, Jagiellonian University; Gołębia St. 11, 31-007 Kraków, Poland

author

Adamantios Sampson

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