Geometric Graves in the Panayia Field at Corinth

by Christopher A. Pfaff

Hesperia, Volume 76, Issue 3
Page(s): 443-537
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25068030
Year: 2007
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ABSTRACT:

This article describes the forms and contents of three Geometric graves excavated at Corinth from 2001 to 2004. The two earliest graves date to the Early Geometric period and contain monolithic sarcophagi that are among the earliest known at Corinth. One of these graves and an adjacent pit grave dating to the Middle Geometric I period were provided with special niches for grave goods. A nearby child's grave, which may be Geometric as well, is also described. The impact of stone sarcophagi on the development of the Corinthian stoneworking industry is considered in an appendix. Stray Early Iron Age finds from the area are listed in a second appendix.