Trench III before excavation in 2008

A cobbled Classical period surface emerges

First hints of the schist and limestone floor are already eroding out of the scarp before excavation

Baulk and Minoan paved surface showing the topographical change of slope between then and today.

Paved Minoan surface

Debris beside the Minoan paved floor

Minoan paved floor, close-up

2009 fieldschool students excavating

Excavating Early Minoan II levels below the paved floor

Dry sieving on-site

2008 post-excavation shot

2009 post-excavation shot

2009 mid-excavation shot

Minoan drain at edge of paved surface

Minoan drain at edge of paved surface

Excavating Middle Minoan III / Late Minoan IA pottery spread

Middle Minoan III / Late Minoan IA pottery spread

LM IA stone vessel

Trench III from the air

GIS plan of Trench III