Interactive Digs
July 11, 2013
Excavating the Trenches
Excavating the Trenches
Excavating the Trenches
Roast lamb for our morning break
Excavating the Trenches
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August 17, 2021
Finds this week include parts of the drain in Room 71 and an almost complete fruit vessel in Room 72.
August 11, 2021
Fragments of a large vessel have been revealed among the slabs of the courtyard.
August 9, 2021
This week's discovery of many slabs of different sizes may indicate a courtyard.
July 21, 2021
Despite the difficulties due to Covid-19, we decided to continue work at Zominthos this year, specifically excavation north of the Central Building's northern facade.
August 14, 2020
Finds uncovered at an altar in the north sanctuary this week included many golden pieces in ashes, probably the remains of an idol.
Bailey Vipond
Are these walls the same as when they were first discovered? I am curious about the mortar that was used: was it put there to stabilize it when it was discovered or did the Minoans seal their walls with it?
Charlton Simmons
In excavating the Minoan site of Zominthos, you mentioned finding a possible central water system. In your 2013 study, did you unearth any bath houses or hygeine areas that the Minoans would have possibly used to stay clean and heal their bodies from possible diseases and sicknesses?