THE CERAMIC DEPOSITS AT ANEMOSPILIA (ARCHANES): A CENTRAL CRETAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The paper is concerned with the overall character of the pottery and the relative chronology of the Anemospilia/Archanes
building on Juktas. The ceramic assemblages are discussed according to their position within the same. Re-examination of
the ceramic deposits of the nearby building of Alonaki and publications of MM III ceramic deposits in central Crete allow a
reconsideration of the Anemospilia deposits and building function. It will be argued that a final stage of the MM IIIA period
for dating the ceramic material cannot be ruled out. Finally, a general reconsideration of the building within the context of the
monuments on Juktas mountain in MM III will be presented.