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Επιστημονική επιμέλεια Έλενα Κουντούρη - Αναστασία ΓκαδόλουΙ. ΤΑ ΝΕΚΡΟΤΑΦΕΙΑ ΧΩΡΟΤΑΞΙΚΗ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ ΤΑΦΙΚΑ ΕΘΙΜΑ ΤΕΛΕΤΟΥΡΓΙΕΣΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΩΝ ΠΟΡΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΑΛΛΟΤΡΙΩΣΕΩΝ, 2019
Funerary Architecture: Mazarakata and Lakithra Mycenaean Cemeteries Andreas Sotiriou - Angelos Na... more Funerary Architecture: Mazarakata and Lakithra Mycenaean Cemeteries
Andreas Sotiriou - Angelos Nakasis. In the context of the Action “Valorisation and reconstruction of the Lakithra - Mazarakata Mycenaean cemeteries”, included in the Priority Axis “09 Sustainable Development and Quality of Life in the Ionian Islands” of the Regional Operational Programme “Western Greece - Peloponnese - Ionian Islands” of the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), extensive work was undertaken aiming at the valorisation of the two most significant Mycenaean cemeteries on cephalonia. This involved, among others, detailed topographical and architectural recording of the tombs that enabled us to conduct further comparative research and investigate
their special building elements. It is precisely the production of these detailed scaled drawings that encouraged the writers of this study to publish and make available to the scientific community the plans of the tombs through the special thematic volume of the General Directorate
of Antiquities and cultural heritage/Directorate of Prehistoric and classical Antiquities of the hellenic Ministry of culture and Sports. concurrently, rescue excavations conducted by the first author of the publication brought to light evidence that enriches our knowledge of the funerary architecture of the Mycenaean period on the island and, therefore, it was deemed necessary to include it in the present discourse even as mere reference.The main types of Mycenaean tombs found in cephalonia are tholos and chamber tombs. The latter consist of the dromos, the entrance, the stomion and the chamber. Their primary feature is the pits dug in the floor of the chamber either perpendicularly or parallel to the dromos.
Their number ranges from 1 to 14 and their depth varies from a few centimetres to 2.80 m. chamber tombs are classified into two categories, I and II. Based on latest research the first category is subdivided into two smaller groups, Group IA with elliptical, oval or rectangular chambers, and Group IB (“tholoid chambers”), whose shape resembles a truncated cone
ending in an opening. category II is formed of the so-called “cave dormitories”, which are rectangular or trapezoidal in plan, characterized by the symmetrical arrangement of their pits dug on either side of a passageway. The features of this group include one new element that
was noticed during the production of the recent scaled drawings. The walls of the long sides of the burial pits widen downwards and, as a result, their widthwise cross-section forms an isosceles trapezoid. For ease of reference, this type of pit is referred to as Pit Type 1 (PT1) and establishes a terminus for any other similar case wherever else encountered, since it is directly associated with this category, which belongs to the last phase of the Late helladic period, according to Marinatos and Dr Souyoudzoglou-haywood.To the new evidence concerning the Mazarakata cemetery the following are also added: a. a kind of passageway carved into the rock or dug into the natural red earth connecting the dromoi of nearly all tombs; b. two new burial pits excavated in the chambers of tombs M10 and Μ7. Based on our finding, chamber Μ7 should now be excluded from the small group IA as classified by Dr Souyoudzoglou-haywood; c. the shape of the stomion and the dromoi was further elucidated. With regard to the dromoi, it has been observed that in their majority their walls converge upwards and their ground plan takes the form of an elongated triangle rather than a double axe, although this shape is not always clearly discernible. The dromoi are 4.50/5.00 m. in average length, characterized as short, whereas dromoi extending up to 10.00 m. are considered long, with the dromos of tomb M50 that exceeds this limit reaching 16.50 m. in length, being the longest on the island.
Sub-category IA of Dr Souyoudzoglou-haywood involves elliptical, oval and rectangular tombs. As a result of the scaled drawings, the classification of the tombs can be further analysed always in relation to their ground-plan:
– IAa: small rectangular with gently rounded corners (M1, M2, M5, M20) (Figs. 10-13).
– IAb: small trapezoidal (M3, M10, M40, M70) (Figs. 14-17).
– IAc: ovoid (M7, L3) (Figs. 18, 19).
– IAd: elliptical - large rectangular (M30, M50, L4) (Figs. 20-22).
In addition, category II (“cave Dormitory”) is divided into:
– IIa: almost square (M9, L1, L2) (Figs. 23-25).
– IIb: trapezoidal (M4, M8, M60, M80) (Figs. 26-29).
During rescue excavation performed at the sites Kimaria and Skiniotiko Vouni at Skinea in Palliki, two new tombs were exposed, subsumed under category IB of the tholos tombs according to Souyoudzoglou-haywood. The tomb at Skiniotiko Vouni is particularly interesting due to the refined and expanded space before the entrance, the transverse groove that probably fixed a door, now lost, and the filling of the faces of the dromos with building material. Perhaps this work, namely the filling and arrangement using blocks of stone, was applied, by analogy, to the sealing of the hole, noticed in tombs of this category and provides a possible answer to a question that tantalizes researchers.
The tomb at Skiniotiko Vouni together with tombs B and c at Kontogenada form the separate subgroup IBa, due to the common features that involve the following:
A. The so-called antechamber or terrace formed before the entrance to the tombs. The picture
of the antechamber is completed by the anathyrosis and the step at the entrance, thereby en-
riching the features of this small group.
B. The horizontal dromos or the dromos slightly inclined outwards and not sloping towards
the entrance of the chamber.
c. The total lack of pits in the interior of the tombs. Even though ¼ of the burial layer inside the tomb at Skiniotiko Vouni was disturbed, it was rich in skeletal material and pottery, which leads to the assumption that its floor contained multiple burials.
The tombs of this category (IB) were invented in all probability in the geographical unit of Palliki.
The tumulus-ossuary found in the locality of Kontogenada, immediately adjacent to the structure recorded by Marinatos, of similar height, is referred to as the last attestation of the Mycenaean funerary architecture on the island. The half-preserved peribolos enclosed pits demarcated occasionally by a row of stones, lined in places with aggregate.
Ethnoarchaeological evidence
Corbelling has a long tradition on cephalonia, as evidenced by numerous stone installations,
such as limekilns, the circular outdoor structures made of stone used for agricultural purposes and bridges. The circular or ovoid pits either carved in bedrock or dug into the earth constitute an indispensable element of the agricultural productivity on the island.
Εξετάζονται αρχαίοι ναοί με δευτερεύουσες θύρες, όπου πιστοποιείται λατρεία: α) θεών μαντικής (Η ... more Εξετάζονται αρχαίοι ναοί με δευτερεύουσες θύρες, όπου πιστοποιείται λατρεία: α) θεών μαντικής (Η μαντεία έχει χθόνια φύση) Απόλλωνος-Διός ή λατρεία Αρτέμιδος-Λητούς, Ήρας-Αθηνάς-Ειλειθυίας, όπου συχνά λατρεύονται ως σύνναοι, β) θεών-ηρώων,με χθόνια λατρεία, Κάβειροι-Αμφιάραος-Βούτης-Ιππόλυτος-Μυίαγρος και γ) θεών που έχουν και χθόνια λατρεία, Δήμητρα-Περσεφόνη-Ερμής-Ποσειδών-Αφροδίτη-Άρης. Πρόσθετες δραστηριότητες υπαγορεύουν μακρούς σηκούς και ανοίγματα, για τις λειτουργίες και το φωτισμό. Δευτερεύουσες θύρες συνήθως δεν κατασκευάζονταν, διότι το ιερατείο δεν επέτρεπε νεοτερισμούς. Στατιστικά χαρακτηρίζουν δωρικούς ναούς, κυρίως πελοποννησιακούς, όπου υπάρχει πυκνότητα ναών. Άλλωστε οι εξελίξεις ξεκινούσαν συνήθως στη μητροπολιτική Ελλάδα. Το δωρικό «πρακτικό» πνεύμα επέτρεπε ευχέρεια στο σχεδιασμό, γεγονός που εντείνεται στα ελληνιστικά-ρωμαϊκά χρόνια. Ναοί που δεν ακολουθούν το «πρότυπο» (με μια μόνο θύρα) αποτελούν συγκεκριμένο ποσοστό επί του συνόλου των γνωστών ναών. Παρόμοιο ποσοστό ισχύει για ναούς που αποκαθίστανται κατά το «πρότυπο», χωρίς απτές αποδείξεις, όπως ο ναός Απόλλωνος Δελφών, που είχε «αποκατασταθεί» κατά το «πρότυπο», ενώ νέες έρευνες απέδειξαν ότι διέθετε πλευρικές θύρες. Οι δευτερεύουσες θύρες βρίσκονται συνήθως από το μέσον μέχρι το βάθος του σηκού.συχνά συνδέονται με τελετουργίες και πομπές. Στα Ιερά υπήρχαν εδώλια, θεατρόσχημοι χώροι, θέατρα και φυσικά πρανή για παρακολούθηση τελετουργιών. Στα Ιερά παρέθεταν γεύματα εντός ναών, (συχνά με εστία-θρανία, χθόνια χαρακτηριστικά) ή σε παρακείμενα εστιατόρια.Η ύπαρξη αδύτου-άβατου υποδεικνύει επίσης μαντεία ή χθόνια λατρεία.
l’Illyrie méridionale et l’Epire dans l’antiquité – VI –. Actes du VIe colloque international de Tirana, 20-30 mai 2015, Volume II, 2018
The cult of the Virgin, in the so called “Small Temple” in Gitana, is documented by two inscript... more The cult of the Virgin, in the so called “Small Temple” in Gitana, is documented by two
inscriptions. Both the aforementioned inscriptions, but mainly the coins that came to light,
suggest that the cult was practiced in the area from 2 nd until the 1st century B.C. The various
findings lead to the assumption that the rituals held in the temple were related to the transition
of boys and girls from prepubertal age to puberty.
The temple, with external dimensions of approximately 7.00x11.80 m., is built of local solid
limestone. It consists of the main room (cella) and a porch (pronaos) and it belongs to the
type of the double temple in antis with plain (unfluted) columns. It was enclosed on all four
sides by a wall (perivolos). Access to the pronaos and to the cella was given via the
foundation of steps (crepidoma) and a wooden double door respectively. The walls of the
temple were 0.50m. thick except from the door, which was 0.80m. thick. The roof was gabled
and consisted of Corinthian type tiles. The architectural remains are sufficient for a graphical
reconstruction of the building.
by Korka Elena, Paraskevi (Vivi) Evaggeloglou, Tenea Project, Constantine Lagos, Maria Syrrou, Eleni Lazoga, Ioannis Christidis, Argyro Pissa, Panagiotis Panailidis, Michaelis Lefantzis, Antonio Corso, Απόστολος Παπαφωτίου, Afroditi Kamara, Ergun LAFLI, Grigorios Tsokas, Marina Guarente, Christofilis Maggidis, Konstantinos Giannakos, Andreas Georgopoulos, Elias K. Petropoulos, Dora Katsonopoulou, and Angelos Nakasis
These three famous cities were connected in antiquity according to myth. The fall of Troy and the... more These three famous cities were connected in antiquity according to myth. The fall of Troy and the establishment of Trojans in Tenea and Rome bound the fate of these faraway places.Tenea was very active in lower Italy and Sicily, especially in its colony of Syracuse. Later on, the Roman conquest of Greece strongly brought forward these connections and legends. The discovery of Ancient Tenea has stimulated archaeological research in this domain. Tenea project involves the study and archaeological excavation of the ancient city of Tenea, which has started coming to light these passed years in the Corinthia. In 2018 it was internationally recognized as ranking among the fifteen most important archaeological discoveries worldwide. The conference’s aspiration is the communication of Greek and foreign scholars and researchers from the fields of Archaeology, Architecture, Archaeometry, specialists in cultural communication and cultural resources, archaeological sites and museums, History, Mythology, Linguistics and Topography, all connected to the subject of the conference. The conference is connected to the celebration of the year of Troy. As such a scientific colloquium on this subject takes place for the first time, we are positive that it will produce fertile conclusions regarding relevant archaeological studies. Specifically, the objective is the exchange of opinion between researchers, considering all the new evidence and data, which we believe will lead to synergies and development of new cultural itineraries. The three cities Troy Tenea- Rome and their broader environment are connected through a common past and their study as whole will assist in the further apprehension and interpretation of the historical and archaeological data. Important finds from Tenea exist in museums in Greece, Germany and the USA. Through the conference we wish to inform the broader public on this subject of international interest.
Conference participations by Angelos Nakasis
Επιστημονική επιμέλεια Έλενα Κουντούρη - Αναστασία ΓκαδόλουΙ. ΤΑ ΝΕΚΡΟΤΑΦΕΙΑ ΧΩΡΟΤΑΞΙΚΗ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ ΤΑΦΙΚΑ ΕΘΙΜΑ ΤΕΛΕΤΟΥΡΓΙΕΣΤΑΜΕΙΟ ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΩΝ ΠΟΡΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΠΑΛΛΟΤΡΙΩΣΕΩΝ, 2019
Funerary Architecture: Mazarakata and Lakithra Mycenaean Cemeteries Andreas Sotiriou - Angelos Na... more Funerary Architecture: Mazarakata and Lakithra Mycenaean Cemeteries
Andreas Sotiriou - Angelos Nakasis. In the context of the Action “Valorisation and reconstruction of the Lakithra - Mazarakata Mycenaean cemeteries”, included in the Priority Axis “09 Sustainable Development and Quality of Life in the Ionian Islands” of the Regional Operational Programme “Western Greece - Peloponnese - Ionian Islands” of the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), extensive work was undertaken aiming at the valorisation of the two most significant Mycenaean cemeteries on cephalonia. This involved, among others, detailed topographical and architectural recording of the tombs that enabled us to conduct further comparative research and investigate
their special building elements. It is precisely the production of these detailed scaled drawings that encouraged the writers of this study to publish and make available to the scientific community the plans of the tombs through the special thematic volume of the General Directorate
of Antiquities and cultural heritage/Directorate of Prehistoric and classical Antiquities of the hellenic Ministry of culture and Sports. concurrently, rescue excavations conducted by the first author of the publication brought to light evidence that enriches our knowledge of the funerary architecture of the Mycenaean period on the island and, therefore, it was deemed necessary to include it in the present discourse even as mere reference.The main types of Mycenaean tombs found in cephalonia are tholos and chamber tombs. The latter consist of the dromos, the entrance, the stomion and the chamber. Their primary feature is the pits dug in the floor of the chamber either perpendicularly or parallel to the dromos.
Their number ranges from 1 to 14 and their depth varies from a few centimetres to 2.80 m. chamber tombs are classified into two categories, I and II. Based on latest research the first category is subdivided into two smaller groups, Group IA with elliptical, oval or rectangular chambers, and Group IB (“tholoid chambers”), whose shape resembles a truncated cone
ending in an opening. category II is formed of the so-called “cave dormitories”, which are rectangular or trapezoidal in plan, characterized by the symmetrical arrangement of their pits dug on either side of a passageway. The features of this group include one new element that
was noticed during the production of the recent scaled drawings. The walls of the long sides of the burial pits widen downwards and, as a result, their widthwise cross-section forms an isosceles trapezoid. For ease of reference, this type of pit is referred to as Pit Type 1 (PT1) and establishes a terminus for any other similar case wherever else encountered, since it is directly associated with this category, which belongs to the last phase of the Late helladic period, according to Marinatos and Dr Souyoudzoglou-haywood.To the new evidence concerning the Mazarakata cemetery the following are also added: a. a kind of passageway carved into the rock or dug into the natural red earth connecting the dromoi of nearly all tombs; b. two new burial pits excavated in the chambers of tombs M10 and Μ7. Based on our finding, chamber Μ7 should now be excluded from the small group IA as classified by Dr Souyoudzoglou-haywood; c. the shape of the stomion and the dromoi was further elucidated. With regard to the dromoi, it has been observed that in their majority their walls converge upwards and their ground plan takes the form of an elongated triangle rather than a double axe, although this shape is not always clearly discernible. The dromoi are 4.50/5.00 m. in average length, characterized as short, whereas dromoi extending up to 10.00 m. are considered long, with the dromos of tomb M50 that exceeds this limit reaching 16.50 m. in length, being the longest on the island.
Sub-category IA of Dr Souyoudzoglou-haywood involves elliptical, oval and rectangular tombs. As a result of the scaled drawings, the classification of the tombs can be further analysed always in relation to their ground-plan:
– IAa: small rectangular with gently rounded corners (M1, M2, M5, M20) (Figs. 10-13).
– IAb: small trapezoidal (M3, M10, M40, M70) (Figs. 14-17).
– IAc: ovoid (M7, L3) (Figs. 18, 19).
– IAd: elliptical - large rectangular (M30, M50, L4) (Figs. 20-22).
In addition, category II (“cave Dormitory”) is divided into:
– IIa: almost square (M9, L1, L2) (Figs. 23-25).
– IIb: trapezoidal (M4, M8, M60, M80) (Figs. 26-29).
During rescue excavation performed at the sites Kimaria and Skiniotiko Vouni at Skinea in Palliki, two new tombs were exposed, subsumed under category IB of the tholos tombs according to Souyoudzoglou-haywood. The tomb at Skiniotiko Vouni is particularly interesting due to the refined and expanded space before the entrance, the transverse groove that probably fixed a door, now lost, and the filling of the faces of the dromos with building material. Perhaps this work, namely the filling and arrangement using blocks of stone, was applied, by analogy, to the sealing of the hole, noticed in tombs of this category and provides a possible answer to a question that tantalizes researchers.
The tomb at Skiniotiko Vouni together with tombs B and c at Kontogenada form the separate subgroup IBa, due to the common features that involve the following:
A. The so-called antechamber or terrace formed before the entrance to the tombs. The picture
of the antechamber is completed by the anathyrosis and the step at the entrance, thereby en-
riching the features of this small group.
B. The horizontal dromos or the dromos slightly inclined outwards and not sloping towards
the entrance of the chamber.
c. The total lack of pits in the interior of the tombs. Even though ¼ of the burial layer inside the tomb at Skiniotiko Vouni was disturbed, it was rich in skeletal material and pottery, which leads to the assumption that its floor contained multiple burials.
The tombs of this category (IB) were invented in all probability in the geographical unit of Palliki.
The tumulus-ossuary found in the locality of Kontogenada, immediately adjacent to the structure recorded by Marinatos, of similar height, is referred to as the last attestation of the Mycenaean funerary architecture on the island. The half-preserved peribolos enclosed pits demarcated occasionally by a row of stones, lined in places with aggregate.
Ethnoarchaeological evidence
Corbelling has a long tradition on cephalonia, as evidenced by numerous stone installations,
such as limekilns, the circular outdoor structures made of stone used for agricultural purposes and bridges. The circular or ovoid pits either carved in bedrock or dug into the earth constitute an indispensable element of the agricultural productivity on the island.
Εξετάζονται αρχαίοι ναοί με δευτερεύουσες θύρες, όπου πιστοποιείται λατρεία: α) θεών μαντικής (Η ... more Εξετάζονται αρχαίοι ναοί με δευτερεύουσες θύρες, όπου πιστοποιείται λατρεία: α) θεών μαντικής (Η μαντεία έχει χθόνια φύση) Απόλλωνος-Διός ή λατρεία Αρτέμιδος-Λητούς, Ήρας-Αθηνάς-Ειλειθυίας, όπου συχνά λατρεύονται ως σύνναοι, β) θεών-ηρώων,με χθόνια λατρεία, Κάβειροι-Αμφιάραος-Βούτης-Ιππόλυτος-Μυίαγρος και γ) θεών που έχουν και χθόνια λατρεία, Δήμητρα-Περσεφόνη-Ερμής-Ποσειδών-Αφροδίτη-Άρης. Πρόσθετες δραστηριότητες υπαγορεύουν μακρούς σηκούς και ανοίγματα, για τις λειτουργίες και το φωτισμό. Δευτερεύουσες θύρες συνήθως δεν κατασκευάζονταν, διότι το ιερατείο δεν επέτρεπε νεοτερισμούς. Στατιστικά χαρακτηρίζουν δωρικούς ναούς, κυρίως πελοποννησιακούς, όπου υπάρχει πυκνότητα ναών. Άλλωστε οι εξελίξεις ξεκινούσαν συνήθως στη μητροπολιτική Ελλάδα. Το δωρικό «πρακτικό» πνεύμα επέτρεπε ευχέρεια στο σχεδιασμό, γεγονός που εντείνεται στα ελληνιστικά-ρωμαϊκά χρόνια. Ναοί που δεν ακολουθούν το «πρότυπο» (με μια μόνο θύρα) αποτελούν συγκεκριμένο ποσοστό επί του συνόλου των γνωστών ναών. Παρόμοιο ποσοστό ισχύει για ναούς που αποκαθίστανται κατά το «πρότυπο», χωρίς απτές αποδείξεις, όπως ο ναός Απόλλωνος Δελφών, που είχε «αποκατασταθεί» κατά το «πρότυπο», ενώ νέες έρευνες απέδειξαν ότι διέθετε πλευρικές θύρες. Οι δευτερεύουσες θύρες βρίσκονται συνήθως από το μέσον μέχρι το βάθος του σηκού.συχνά συνδέονται με τελετουργίες και πομπές. Στα Ιερά υπήρχαν εδώλια, θεατρόσχημοι χώροι, θέατρα και φυσικά πρανή για παρακολούθηση τελετουργιών. Στα Ιερά παρέθεταν γεύματα εντός ναών, (συχνά με εστία-θρανία, χθόνια χαρακτηριστικά) ή σε παρακείμενα εστιατόρια.Η ύπαρξη αδύτου-άβατου υποδεικνύει επίσης μαντεία ή χθόνια λατρεία.
l’Illyrie méridionale et l’Epire dans l’antiquité – VI –. Actes du VIe colloque international de Tirana, 20-30 mai 2015, Volume II, 2018
The cult of the Virgin, in the so called “Small Temple” in Gitana, is documented by two inscript... more The cult of the Virgin, in the so called “Small Temple” in Gitana, is documented by two
inscriptions. Both the aforementioned inscriptions, but mainly the coins that came to light,
suggest that the cult was practiced in the area from 2 nd until the 1st century B.C. The various
findings lead to the assumption that the rituals held in the temple were related to the transition
of boys and girls from prepubertal age to puberty.
The temple, with external dimensions of approximately 7.00x11.80 m., is built of local solid
limestone. It consists of the main room (cella) and a porch (pronaos) and it belongs to the
type of the double temple in antis with plain (unfluted) columns. It was enclosed on all four
sides by a wall (perivolos). Access to the pronaos and to the cella was given via the
foundation of steps (crepidoma) and a wooden double door respectively. The walls of the
temple were 0.50m. thick except from the door, which was 0.80m. thick. The roof was gabled
and consisted of Corinthian type tiles. The architectural remains are sufficient for a graphical
reconstruction of the building.
by Korka Elena, Paraskevi (Vivi) Evaggeloglou, Tenea Project, Constantine Lagos, Maria Syrrou, Eleni Lazoga, Ioannis Christidis, Argyro Pissa, Panagiotis Panailidis, Michaelis Lefantzis, Antonio Corso, Απόστολος Παπαφωτίου, Afroditi Kamara, Ergun LAFLI, Grigorios Tsokas, Marina Guarente, Christofilis Maggidis, Konstantinos Giannakos, Andreas Georgopoulos, Elias K. Petropoulos, Dora Katsonopoulou, and Angelos Nakasis
These three famous cities were connected in antiquity according to myth. The fall of Troy and the... more These three famous cities were connected in antiquity according to myth. The fall of Troy and the establishment of Trojans in Tenea and Rome bound the fate of these faraway places.Tenea was very active in lower Italy and Sicily, especially in its colony of Syracuse. Later on, the Roman conquest of Greece strongly brought forward these connections and legends. The discovery of Ancient Tenea has stimulated archaeological research in this domain. Tenea project involves the study and archaeological excavation of the ancient city of Tenea, which has started coming to light these passed years in the Corinthia. In 2018 it was internationally recognized as ranking among the fifteen most important archaeological discoveries worldwide. The conference’s aspiration is the communication of Greek and foreign scholars and researchers from the fields of Archaeology, Architecture, Archaeometry, specialists in cultural communication and cultural resources, archaeological sites and museums, History, Mythology, Linguistics and Topography, all connected to the subject of the conference. The conference is connected to the celebration of the year of Troy. As such a scientific colloquium on this subject takes place for the first time, we are positive that it will produce fertile conclusions regarding relevant archaeological studies. Specifically, the objective is the exchange of opinion between researchers, considering all the new evidence and data, which we believe will lead to synergies and development of new cultural itineraries. The three cities Troy Tenea- Rome and their broader environment are connected through a common past and their study as whole will assist in the further apprehension and interpretation of the historical and archaeological data. Important finds from Tenea exist in museums in Greece, Germany and the USA. Through the conference we wish to inform the broader public on this subject of international interest.