Neolithic : The houses
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Potter’s ovens
A potter’s ovens was initially identified among the remains of an occupation level of Late Neolithic I. This structure, characterised by the presence of many vault fragments and vessels deformed by the fire, dated before 5000 BC and would thus have been the oldest ceramic kiln, not only in the Aegean world, but in all of Europe. This interpretation was later revised, however: the vault fragments could also easily belong to a simple domestic oven — an explanation that seems much more logical in a domestic context — and the deformation of the vessels could result from the fire that destroyed the building. Similar remains came to light during the excavation of other Neolithic houses.
Last Update : 2/02/12 |
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