CIRCE

Rural sanctuary?

Title :

State:

Place : Ay. Sophia

Place :

Town :

Ancient location :

: Naxos isl.

Ancient region :

Other toponyme (explanation):

GENERAL

On the hill of Agia Sophia, surface finds suggest the presence of human occupation, perhaps a rural sanctuary. The hill lies between the valley of Erina and that of Pergandi.

MONUMENTS

Around the chapel of Agia Sophia marble architectural remains, as well as foundations, were noted. Fragments of pottery were scattered in the surroundings.

FINDS

Sherds, architectural members.

DATE

Sherds dating from Mycenaen to Hellenistic/Roman were found.

IDENTIFICATION

Possible rural sanctuary with temple?

RECORDS

Excavation Date: 1982-1984

Institution/Excavator: Érard-Cerceau I., Fotou V., Psychoyos O., Treuil R.

Field project: Survey

REFERENCES

Primary Publication:

Érard-Cerceau I., Fotou V., Psychoyos O., Treuil R. 1993. Prospection archéologique à Naxos, Région Nord-Ouest, Dalongeville R., Rougemont G. (eds), Recherches dans les Cyclades, résultats des travaux de la RCP 583, Lyon, MOM 1993 : 64, fig. 1 (map), 77, n° 91

<h3><span style="color: #000080;">GENERAL</span></h3>
<p>On the hill of Agia Sophia, surface finds suggest the presence of human occupation, perhaps a rural sanctuary. The hill lies between the valley of Erina and that of Pergandi.</p>
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<p> </p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">MONUMENTS</span></h3>
<p>Around the chapel of Agia Sophia marble architectural remains, as well as foundations, were noted. Fragments of pottery were scattered in the surroundings.</p>
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<p> </p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">FINDS</span></h3>
<p>Sherds, architectural members.</p>
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<p> </p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">DATE</span></h3>
<p>Sherds dating from Mycenaen to Hellenistic/Roman were found.</p>
<hr />
<p> </p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">IDENTIFICATION</span></h3>
<p>Possible rural sanctuary with temple?</p>
<hr />
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">RECORDS</span></h3>
<p><strong>Excavation Date: </strong>1982-1984</p>
<p><strong>Institution/Excavator: </strong>Érard-Cerceau I., Fotou V., Psychoyos O., Treuil R.</p>
<p><strong>Field project: </strong>Survey</p>
<hr />
<p> </p>
<h3><span style="color: #000080;">REFERENCES</span></h3>
<h4><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>Primary Publication:</strong></span></h4>
<p>Érard-Cerceau I., Fotou V., Psychoyos O., Treuil R. 1993. Prospection archéologique à Naxos, Région Nord-Ouest, Dalongeville R., Rougemont G. (eds), Recherches dans les Cyclades, résultats des travaux de la RCP 583, Lyon, MOM 1993 : 64, fig. 1 (map), 77, n° 91</p>