Sesklo archaeological site, Neolithic settlement on Kastraki hill near Volos, Greece
The ancient settlement stretches across 100,000 square meters, featuring stone foundations of residential structures and narrow pathways between buildings.
Archaeological excavations initiated by Christos Tsountas in 1901 revealed one of the earliest Neolithic civilizations in Europe, dating from 7000 to 4000 BC.
The settlement's pottery forms established chronological patterns for Middle Neolithic periods across Greece, with specific techniques for creating decorated ceramic vessels.
The archaeological site maintains regular visiting hours, with artifacts displayed at both the Athanasakeio Archaeological Museum of Volos and National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Stone tools found at the site contain obsidian from Melos island, indicating early maritime trade networks between Thessaly and the Cycladic islands.
Location: Volos Municipality
Inception: 8 Millenium BCE
GPS coordinates: 39.35569,22.84125
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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