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Skarkos
36.7318° N, 25.2828° E
About
Skarkos (Greek: Σκάρκος) is an early Bronze Age settlement on the island of Ios in Greece. Owing to its well preserved state, Skarkos is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Aegean and especially the Cyclades.
Historical Timeline
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Later Bronze Age cemetery
mid-2nd millennium BC
Early Bronze Age occupation
mid-3rd millennium BC
Systematic excavations
1984–1997
Conservation works
2002–2007
Europa Nostra award
2008
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Storage Structures
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Food Production and Processing Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
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