Nichoria, Archaeological site in Petalidi, Greece.
The archaeological complex spans across a ridgetop near Rizomylos, at the northwestern section of the Messenian Gulf, containing remains of ancient structures and artifacts.
During the Middle to Late Bronze Age period, Nichoria developed into a settlement of 5 hectares featuring a royal Pylos-style megaron before declining in Late Helladic IIIB.
The excavated tholos tomb contained numerous pottery vessels, sealing gems, gold items, and evidence of ancestral worship practices from subsequent historical periods.
The site remains accessible without charge throughout the year, while discovered artifacts are exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Messenia in Kalamata.
Linear B tablets from Pylos reference Nichoria as TI-MI-TO A-KO in ten different documents related to taxation and regional administration.
GPS coordinates: 37.00222,21.91417
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:16
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