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The buildings and artifacts uncovered by Canadian excavations at Stymphalos (1994–2001) shed light on the history and cult of a small sanctuary on the acropolis of the ancient city. The thirteen detailed studies collected here illuminate a variety of aspects of the site.
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Introduction – Gerald P. Schaus (Wilfrid Laurier University, Archaeology and Classical Studies)
Chapter 1: Ancient Sources and Early Travellers – Gerald P. Schaus
Chapter 2: The Sanctuary: Site Description – Gerald P. Schaus
Chapter 3: Sculpture from the Acropolis Sanctuary – Mary Sturgeon (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Art)
Chapter 4: Coins from the Acropolis Sanctuary – Robert Weir (University of Windsor, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)
Chapter 5: Weapons: Catapult Bolts, Arrowheads, Javelin- and Spear-heads, and Sling Bullets – Christopher Hagerman (Albion College, History Department)
Chapter 6: Jewelry – Alexis Young (Wilfrid Laurier University, Archaeology and Classical Studies)
Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Small Finds – Gerald P. Schaus
Chapter 8: Iron Nails – Monica Munaretto (Wilfrid Laurier University, Archaeology and Classical Studies) and Gerald P. Schaus
Chapter 9: Pottery of Building A – Peter Stone (Newcastle University, Head of School of Arts and Cultures)
Chapter 10: Select Pottery – Gerald P. Schaus
Chapter 11: Lamps – Hector Williams (University of British Columbia, Greek Art & Archaeology)
Chapter 12: Loomweights – Laura Surtees (University of Pennsylvania, Classical Studies)
Chapter 13: Faunal remains – Deborah Ruscillo (Washington University in St. Louis, Anthropology)
Chapter 14: Human Skeletal Remains – Sandra Garvie-Lok (University of Alberta, Anthropology)
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Edited by Gerald P. Schaus
Summary
The buildings and artifacts uncovered by Canadian excavations at Stymphalos (1994–2001) shed light on the history and cult of a small sanctuary on the acropolis of the ancient city. The thirteen detailed studies collected here illuminate a variety of aspects of the site.
