June
09
/ 2023
The excavation of two small temples and a potential storeroom at Vryokastro on the Greek island of Kythnos has revealed a whopping 2,000 plus clay figurines, probably votive offerings left over several centuries. Dated to the 7th century BC, the site was in use for about a 1,000 years, and has been the subject of an archaeological project by the Greek cultural ministry. The figurines depict women and children mainly, but also, tortoises, lions, pigs, and birds. Cult Worship at Kythnos The pottery vessels unearthed at the site have been linked to the worship of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, with her daughter Persephone. Imported pottery from other parts of Greece have also been found, including ornate lamps, and fragments
