Papers by Evy Papadopoulou
Ephyra-Epirus: The Mycenaean Acropolis presents the results of the 1975-1986 and 2007-2008 excava... more Ephyra-Epirus: The Mycenaean Acropolis presents the results of the 1975-1986 and 2007-2008 excavations on the prehistoric-Mycenaean acropolis of Ephyra, one of the most important Bronze Age sites of Epirus. Ephyra is a small coastal fortified site in the region of the lower Acheron valley and the only one that has been systematically excavated, producing impressive and, in some cases, unique Bronze Age remains (architectural, burial, pottery, artefacts). It stands on a high hill, in an exceptional position that overlooks and commands the lower Acheron valley and provides easy access both to the nearby Glykis Limin, the Ionian sea and the hinterland. Moreover, it is surrounded by three successive perivoloi, two of which (middle and lower) belong to LH III times, with a monumental south entrance gate.
ACHAIOS, Studies presented to Professor Thanasis I. Papadopoulos, 2016
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Papadopoulos and Papadopoulou, Ephyra-Epirus: the Mycenaean Acropolis, ARCHAEOPRESS, 2020
Ephyra-Epirus: the Mycenaean Acropolis presents the results of the 1975-1986 and 2007-2008 excava... more Ephyra-Epirus: the Mycenaean Acropolis presents the results of the 1975-1986 and 2007-2008 excavations on the prehistoric-Mycenaean acropolis of Ephyra, one of the most important Bronze Age sites of Epirus. Ephyra is a small coastal fortified site in the region of the lower Acheron valley and the only one which has been systematically excavated, producing impressive and in some cases unique Bronze Age remains (architectural, burial, pottery, artefacts). It stands on a high hill, an exceptional position for the Southwestern region of Epirus, as it overlooks and commands the lower Acheron valley and provides easy access both to the nearby Glykis Limin, the Ionian sea and the hinterland. Moreover, it is surrounded by three successive perivoloi, two of which (middle and lower) belong to LH III times, with a monumental south entrance gate. Ephyra fits the criteria of a major fortified settlement, as it covers an important and strategic prehistoric citadel, cemetery, residence and port of call for those travelling to the west. A strict interpretation of the presented archaeological data suggests that the acropolis had a permanent Mycenaean population during the entire LH III period and continued to thrive after the collapse of Mycenaean centers until and including the Archaic period. Finally, it is tempting to see a correlation of the archaeological record with the Homeric tradition (Homeric Εφύρα, Od.a..259,b.238)
Excavations at the Mycenaean Cemetery at Aigion-1967-Contents, 2017
In this monograph the authors present the finds of four mycenaean chamber tombs, from the rescue ... more In this monograph the authors present the finds of four mycenaean chamber tombs, from the rescue excavation of Ephor Mastrokostas at Aigion in 1967. Unfortunately, no diary or any other information, regarding the architecture or the burial customs, was found. The supplementary information, provided by this publication, strengthens the evidence that this Achaean cemetery was used for a long time (LH II-LH IIIC) and that the inhabitants had connections with the Argolid as well as with other areas to the east, especially with the Dodecanese.
ACHAIOS CONTENTS, 2016
Studies presented to Professor Thanasis I. Papadopoulos
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