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Evidence from the northern cemetery of ancient Edessa

• Χρυσοστόμου, Αναστασία

New evidence about the northern cemetery of the lower city of ancient Edessa came to light during the rescue excavation which started by the end of1991 in the agricultural areas of Edessa and Klesochori of Pella. The cemetery is extended to the north, northeast from the lower city and occupies the area between the city and the village Rizari. An underground rock-cut tomb with a vaulted roof and fifty cist-graves and graves covered with tiles were excavated at Kartsolis’ field. The first period of use of the underground tomb dates to the early-late Hellenistic period, while the second period of use to the end of the 3rd century A.D. Four more Hellenistic, twenty six Roman and seventeen early Christian graves were excavated at the same field. Furthermore, seventeen early Christian graves were excavated at Raikos’field. Finally, the grave which was excavated at Ketitzidis’ field contained a two female burials accompanied by interesting grave goods (mainly jewellery) dated by the gold coin of Julian I (284-285)

• History and Archaeology

• Αρχαιολογία

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