Pistiros, Fieldwork, and Bulgaria

500 BC

First traces of human presence in the territory

of Pistiros.

475 - 450 BC

Earliest finds of Attic pottery.

450 - 425 BC

Foundation of the Emporion and building

of the fortification system, paved streets,

and drainage system.

370 BC

Reconstructions of the site connected

with the reign of the Odryssian king Kotys I.

359 - 357 BC

The Vetren Inscription mentions a new contract

between the citizens of Pistiros and the successor

of Kotys I, Amatok (?)

350/345 BC

Destructions of the fortification wall caused by

Philip II's invasion of Thrace.

300 BC

Fires and destructions caused by the Celtic

invasions.

278 BC

Massive Celtic invasions. Devastation of the

Emporion and transformation into a metal

production centre.

Metsislaw Domaradzki

Who found the site?

Which Greek settlers lived in Pistiros?

Thassos, Maroneia, Apollonia

Constructions partly dug into the ground, built by daub and wattle and mud brick

Where did inhabitants of Pistiros in 5th-mid 4th c. bce likely live?

Teres I

How was the leader of the Odryssian kingdom at the time of the site's founding?

Near roads and rivers where trade happened

What made Pistiros an ideal location for an emporium?

Kotys I

Who arranged a contract with the emporitai in Pistiros?

Lysimachus

Who ruled Thrace after the death of Alexander the Great?

Coin hoard

Why is the destruction of the site well-dated?

A flood

What happened after the site's destruction by the Celts in the 2nd c. bce that led to the site being abandoned

The northeastern part of the emporion and small extramural part just west of the city

Which parts of the city did not flood?

Dionysos

Which Greek god originally came from Thrace?

Pazardzhik

What region is Pistiros in?

Haemus and Rhodope Mountains

What mountains are near Pistiros?

Kazanlak

Where is the Valley of the Thracian Kings located in modern-day Bulgaria?

Philippopolis

What was the name of the ancient city in Plovdiv?

7

How many hills were there originally surrounding Plovdiv?

Geology

What field of study created stratigraphy?

The Law of Superposition, The Law of Original Horizontality, The Law of Lateral Continuity, The Law of Stratigraphic Succession

What are the fundamental laws of stratigraphy (4)?

Harris Matrix

What is this:

Relationship A: 1 is later in date than 2 (in other words, 1 overlies 2)

Relationship B: 1 is earlier than 2

Relationship C: 1 is contemporary with 2

Relationship D: 1 equals 2. In other words the same context excavated in two or more operations.

Panagyurishte Treasure

What is the name of the gold Thracian treasure?

Seuthopolis

What is the name of the ancient city flooded by the communist regime after excavations began?

Vetren

What modern town is Pistiros located near?

Maritsa River

What is the modern name of the river located near Pistiros?

460 bce - 46 ce

When did the Odrysian Kingdom exist

Seuthes III

Whom is the famous Thracian bronze head referencing?

Vetren Tomb

What site led to the discovery of Pistiros?

1) Prehistory

2) Antiquity

3) Middle Ages

4) Ottoman Rule

5) Modern Era

What are the main periods in Bulgarian history?

10 x 10

What is the grid size of the site?

Sterile layer

What is a layer of no cultural material called?

- Date and Daily level

- Squares

- Weather conditions

- Team and Supervisor

- Description of situation

- Description of activities and goods

- Interpretation and relationships

- Mass Materials

- Special Finds and Tags

- Documentation

What are the elements of a journal entry?

Intact profile

What is it called when the rim, handle, and body are preserved of a vessel?

- Fine Ware

- Coarse Ware

- Storage Ware

Types of pottery at Pistiros:

Outside of the city

Where are kilns located?

Dates and locations

What do pottery stamps tell us

Greek and Latin sources

Where does most of the info we have on Thrace come from?

Teres the Founder

Who founded the Odrysian Kingdom?

Cattle, sheep, goats

Top 3 most prominent animals at Pistoris:

Cooking supports

What does Dr. Emil say gives us good evidence the Greeks were in Pistiros?

- Protogeometric Style

- Geometric Style

- Orientalizing Style

- Black Figure Style

- Red Figure Style

- White Ground Technique

Pottery Styles

Tomb of Kazanlak

Most famous Thracian Tomb

Buzludzha Monument

What is the name of the famous communist structure in Bulgaria?

1300 years

About how old is the Bulgarian State?