Der zweite Faszikel zu den österreichischen Ausgrabungen der Jahre 1975–1980 auf der Akropolis von Aigeira hat zum Ziel, die postpalatiale mykenische Siedlung basierend auf der Stratigraphie und den Befunden zu rekonstruieren. Die anhand der Installationen, Kleinfunde, Pithoi und der in situ angetroffenen Keramikgefäße vorgenommenen Raumanalysen ergaben das Bild von auf Familienstrukturen basierenden Haushalten. Sie zeichnen sich durch Lagerhaltung, Produktion von Gütern und Abhalten von Festen aus. Gleichzeitig wird der gehobene soziale Status der Bewohner durch einen Kultraum sowie durch eine für die Spätphase der Siedlung fassbare Befestigung unterstrichen.
Ancient Aigeira in the Peloponnese is characterized by a Mycenaean settlement situated on the upper parts of the area. Based on its stratigraphy and findings, we reconstruct the top of this settlement, the so-called acropolis, which was built after the fall of the Mycenaean palaces, i.e. during the 12th century BC. In addition, the storage vessels and the well-preserved pottery vessels which are of importance for the reconstruction of the settlement are presented for the first time. From examining the layout of the rooms, courts and alleys, the hearths and ovens, the small finds, the storage vessels and the pottery vessels found in situ, we are able to distinguish a settlement organized in house complexes. Each house is attributed to a household, which is based on family structures. These house complexes are characterized by storage, production of goods and consumption in the course of feasting. At the same time the high social status of the inhabitants is highlighted by a cult room. During its final phase the settlement is surrounded by a fortification wall which demarcates the acropolis from the houses on the lower terraces and marks it as the most important part of the settlement area.
Eva Alram-Stern
is Associated Collaborator at the Austrian Archaeological Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Mykenisch Postpalatial Achaia Aigeira Architektur Raumnutzung Stratigraphie Keramik Pithoi Forschungen in Aigeira Eva Alram-Stern Archäologie