The Artemis Laphria Sanctuary At Kalydon In Aitolia - The Finds From The 1920S-30S Danish-Greek Excavations

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This volume delivers the first in-depth study of the ceramic finds from the Artemis Laphria sanctuary at Kalydon in Aitolia, uncovered during the Danish-Greek excavations of the 1920s and 1930s. It sheds light on a rich collection of pottery spanning from Prehistoric to Late Antique times.

An essential exploration of the sanctuary's ceramic artifacts and their significance in ancient Greek archaeology and religion.

The book provides a thorough examination of the ceramics discovered at the sanctuary of Artemis Laphria, excavated by Frederik Poulsen, Konstantinos Rhomaios, and Ejnar Dyggve. Although the sanctuary’s architecture and site layout were documented in 1948, the vast ceramic collections have remained mostly unpublished until now.

This work is a valuable resource for understanding the archaeology of Aitolia, ancient Greek religious practices, and patterns of ceramic production and use. It features remarkable Mycenaean pieces alongside unique locally crafted pottery, including a rhyton adorned with an exceptional figurative scene.

Additionally, the volume highlights imported ceramics from regions such as Corinth, Attica, and Elis, emphasizing Kalydon’s enduring connections across different areas. It combines detailed typological and morphological analyses with a critical review of the excavation history, offering a well-contextualized interpretation of the assemblage within the sanctuary’s long-term development.

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