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Kavousi I

The Archaeological Survey of the Kavousi Region

Donald C Haggis author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:INSTAP Academic Press

Published:30th Dec '05

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This first volume provides a thorough analysis of the Kavousi archaeological site, setting the stage for future excavation reports and studies.

This volume offers an in-depth examination of the topography surrounding the archaeological site near the modern village of Kavousi in eastern Crete. It serves as a foundational introduction to the report on the excavations, detailing the local soils and the pottery classification employed by the excavators. The insights provided here are crucial for understanding the historical context of the area.

Kavousi I marks the beginning of the Kavousi Excavation Series, which aims to present the final reports of the Kavousi Project—a comprehensive archaeological investigation conducted between 1987 and 1992. This first volume not only sets the stage for future findings but also delves into the natural resources available in the region and how the local inhabitants interacted with these resources over time, as evidenced by the evolving patterns of settlement.

As the initial installment of the series, Kavousi I lays the groundwork for subsequent volumes that will detail the excavations at the Vronda and Kastro sites in the Siteia Mountains. It also includes insights from the cleaning and re-evaluation of Harriet Boyd's excavations from the early 1900s. This comprehensive study is essential for anyone interested in the archaeological heritage of eastern Crete and the intricate history of human settlement in the region.

An impressive publication from INSTAP Academic Press...Gives us much to look forward to.' -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review Bryn Mawr Classical Review Like the rest of the book, [3 sections on pottery] will prove their value for ongoing archaeological investigations in the Mirabello region and set an example for projects elsewhere.' -- American Journal Of Archaeology American Journal Of Archaeology He has produced a handsome volume that makes a major contribution to our understanding of settlement history on Crete from the Neolithic until Roman times.[...]This book then augurs well for the Kavousi series as a whole. It is handsomely produced,clearly set out and thoroughly cross-referenced.There are few if any mistakes, or questionably statements. It is in general easy to use and learn from.[...]..this is a fine book, handsomely turned out and reasonably priced, which makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of Cretan history and archaeology. If you have an interest in these fields, buy it.' -- The Classical Bulletin 82.2 The Classical Bulletin 82.2 This is in all respects an exemplary publication, laying out in a very lucid way both the material and the case for the interpretation offered. It is immaculately presented with excellent maps and profile drawings of the pottery...' -- Journal of Hellenic Studies Journal of Hellenic Studies The volume presents a comprehensive interpretation of the Kavousi region, and its data and results will augment considerably the publication of the two excavated Kavousi sites, whose appearance is eagerly awaited.' -- Phoenix Phoenix

ISBN: 9781931534185

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1550g

392 pages