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Erimi Tenta Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/23/2017
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The site area of Erimi-Laonin tou Porakou was first identified in 2007 as a result of a survey project focusing on the middle and lower Kouris Valley, with the aim of outlining the general patterns of landscape use and the sequence of the ancient occupation in the valley area, it was a joint research project of the University of Florence and the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus. 


The aim of the research was the completion of the excavation of all the chambers of the cave. Stratigraphic analysis was central in research, as it provided invaluable evidence for dating the various chronological phases of the cave. Excavation resulted in the recovery of more constructions in the chambers, such as benches, two hearths, and a curved stone wall, which comprises part of a built antechamber. Moreover, excavation revealed stones, which formed part of circular bases, as well as pavings with stones, probably associated with the conduct of work. Parts of the floor were intentionally covered with mud. The most important identification is an oval construction, with intense traces of firing in the interior and ventilation holes at the lower part. This evidence suggests the identification of a basis, possibly of a kiln, associated with ceramic production. Traces of firing were identified throughout the cave.

Finds also included decorated wares of the Late Bronze Age, and a great number of lithic tools. However, the great amount of fragments of pithoi and storage jars, as well as the identification of burnt clay and a number of possible pithoi wasters, provide supporting evidence concerning the probable role of the cave as a ceramic production centre. Albeit a possibility, it is of great importance, as Cypriot pithoi and storage jars were very popular in the Mycenean period.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Raq cbfg, n pbva znl uryc.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)