Description
Book SynopsisThis book is the tenth volume in the series of excavation reports about the harbor town of Pseira, which is located on the island of the same name, just off the northeast coast of Crete. The book focuses on the excavation and interpretation of the architecture and material culture in Block AF. This southern group of buildings is one of the most important areas in the settlement because of its long succession of building phases. Block AF provides the fullest sequence of building phases from any one area at Pseira, with habitation extending from before MM II to LM III. It has examples of complex architectural details including a "pillar crypt," elaborate upstairs floors, a well-preserved U-shaped staircase, and a well-designed kitchen, all of which contribute significantly to our knowledge of East Cretan building practices. In addition to domestic pottery, the houses furnish examples of stone tools, stone vessels, loom weights, inscriptions in Linear A, cult objects, animal bones, marine shells, and a wide range of material recovered from water sieving. This latter category, with burned grain, fish bones, shells, and other categories of materials, fills many gaps in our knowledge of Pseiran life.
Trade ReviewThis work provides us with a wealth of data and is undoubtedly an essential contribution to our knowledge of Minoan culture.' -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Table of ContentsPART I:
1. Introduction, Philip P. Betancourt
2. History of the Excavation: Architectural Phases 1 to 3 (Early Phase), Philip P. Betancourt, Marianna Nikolaidou, and Eleni Velona
3. History of the Excavation: Architectural Phases 3 (Late Phase) to 5, Philip P. Betancourt, Eleni Armpis, George Mitrakis, Marianna Nikolaidou, and Fotini Zervaki.
PART II:
4. Architecture in Area AF South, John C. McEnroe
5. Architecture in Area AF North, John C. McEnroe
6. Pottery from Block AF, Cheryl R. Floyd
7. Ground and Chipped Stone Tools from Area AF South, Heidi M.C. Dierckx
8. Ground and Chipped Stone Tools from Area AF North, Heidi M.C. Dierckx
9. Stone Weights from Block AF, Heidi M.C. Dierckx and Philip P. Betancourt
10. Miscellaneous Objects from Block AF, Philip P. Betancourt
11. Plaster from Block AF, Maria C. Shaw and Philip P. Betancourt
12. Analysis of the Plaster, George H. Myer and Philip P. Betancourt
13. Plant Remains from Block AF, Glynis Jones and Ian Smith
14. Lithic Materials from Block AF, Philip P. Betancourt
15. Faunal Remains from Block AF, David S. Reese
16. Fish Remains from Block AF, Mark J. Rose
17. Comments on the Mud Mortar, Philip P. Betancourt.
PART III:
18. Architectural History, Philip P. Betancourt
19. Room Functions and Activities in the Buildings, Philip P. Betancourt. Appendix A. Pottery Statistics, Cheryl R. Floyd
Appendix B. Fabric Percentages, Cheryl R. Floyd
References
Index
Figures
Plates
