A re-evaluation of the settlement evidence of late Helladic IIIC
Part of : Mediterranean archaeology & archaeometry : international journal ; Vol.5, No.1, 2005, pages 77-86
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The collapse of the Mycenaean palaces brought about a number of changes that are attested inthe archaeological evidence of Late Helladic IIIC. This paper will deal with the settlement evidenceof Tiryns, Lefkandi and Koukounaries in an attempt to clarify this post-palatial period. Inparticular, three main points of interest will be examined: organization and political authority,population movements and evidence of hostility and destructions. Through an examination of thesethree sites, it becomes clear that a new approach must be established when studying this postpalatialperiod. Finally, using the archaeological data available today, we must re-evaluate earlyscholarly material which characterizes Late Helladic IIIC as a period of decline.
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Late Helladic, Settlement, Tiryns, Lefkandi, Palace, Mycenean
