ARCHAEOLOGICAL MEETING OF THESSALY AND CENTRAL GREECE, 2006-2008
FROM PREHISTORY TO THE CONTEMPORARY PERIOD

Paper abstract

ΛΙΒΙΕΡΑΤΟΥ Αντωνία
Δρ. Αρχαιολόγος, Θ΄ ΕΠΚΑ
Η θέση του Μεδεώνα στον κόλπο της Αντίκυρας κατά τη μετάβαση από την Ύστερη Εποχή του Χαλκού στην Πρώιμη Εποχή του Σιδήρου

This paper aims to examine the site of Medeon in the period following the collapse of the Mycenaean palaces and throughout the transition to the EIA. In order to examine the impact, if any, of the palatial collapse on this site, it will first be necessary to place it in its geographical context so as to investigate the topography of the area and the routes of communication with the nearest possible palatial site, the Mycenaean centre of Orchomenos. It is also necessary to investigate the nature of Medeon’s relationship with palatial authorities on the basis of finds from the site and the burial architecture in association with its location. The effects of the palatial collapse and the further development of Medeon are of course vividly reflected in the LHIIIC data, which, when examined carefully, seem to indicate a potential short phase of decline in LHIIIC-early, followed by recovery in LHIIIC-middle and involvement in new trade networks in LHIIIC-late. Although such inter-regional contacts appear to continue into the EIA, the marked changes in burial customs might indicate at the same time the impact of population movements or simply the widespread trend of cultural variability since the PG period onwards. In any case, the site continues steadily into the G period and the 7th century BC, until the sanctuary of Delphi with its pan-hellenic appeal and strong impact on the whole region of Phokis starts casting the first shadows over the neighbouring site of Medeon.

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