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The Coinage of Argilos

Argilos minted its first coins during the last quarter of the 6th century B.C. The date is important since the minting implies that Argilos was a politically and economically independent…
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February 7, 2020
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The Necropolis of Argilos

The necropolis of Argilos is situated to the East of the city. There are various types of tombs. Most are cist-graves, that is, trenches, of which the sides are clad…
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February 7, 2020
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6th Century B.C. Pottery Styles

During the 6th century B.C., Argilos knew a great variety of pottery styles. Thracian pottery dissapeared after 550, which may indicate that the Thracian inhabitants adopted the greek way of…
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February 7, 2020