Introduction; The Physical Landscape; The Archaeological Survey; The Pottery; The History of Settlement; Gazetteer of Archaeological Sites; Conclusions; Appendix 1. A Pedological Investigation and Soil Survey of the Kavousi Region, (Michael W. Morris, John T. Ammons, Michael E. Timpson, and John E. Foss); Appendix 2. The Kavousi Fabrics: A Typology for Coarse Wares in the Mirabello Area of East Crete, (Margaret S. Mook); Appendix 3. Petrographic Analysis of Some Final Neolithic-Early Minoan II Pottery from Kavousi I Area, (Peter M. Day, Louise Joyner, Evangelia Kiriatzi, and Maria Relaki); Appendix 4. Concordance of Artifacts
by Donald C Haggis
An impressive publication from INSTAP Academic Press...Gives us much to look forward to.' -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review Bryn Mawr Classical Review Like the rest of the book, [3 sections on pottery] will prove their value for ongoing archaeological investigations in the Mirabello region and set an example for projects elsewhere.' -- American Journal Of Archaeology American Journal Of Archaeology He has produced a handsome volume that makes a major contribution to our understanding of settlement history on Crete from the Neolithic until Roman times.[...]This book then augurs well for the Kavousi series as a whole. It is handsomely produced,clearly set out and thoroughly cross-referenced.There are few if any mistakes, or questionably statements. It is in general easy to use and learn from.[...]..this is a fine book, handsomely turned out and reasonably priced, which makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of Cretan history and archaeology. If you have an interest in these fields, buy it.' -- The Classical Bulletin 82.2 The Classical Bulletin 82.2 This is in all respects an exemplary publication, laying out in a very lucid way both the material and the case for the interpretation offered. It is immaculately presented with excellent maps and profile drawings of the pottery...' -- Journal of Hellenic Studies Journal of Hellenic Studies The volume presents a comprehensive interpretation of the Kavousi region, and its data and results will augment considerably the publication of the two excavated Kavousi sites, whose appearance is eagerly awaited.' -- Phoenix Phoenix
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