Pseira III

The Plateia Building

Edited by Philip P Betancourt Edited by Costis Davaras Edited by Cheryl R Floyd

Book cover: Pseira III

Extent: 346 pages

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum

Subjects: Mediterranean Archaeology

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(January 1999)

ISBN: 9781512822052

8.46 x 10.94 inches

Price: $95.00

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PDF (Published)

(September 2015)

ISBN: 9781512819700

Price: $95.00

The Pseira project began in 1985. Excavations were conducted from 1986 to 1991 as an American-Greek collaboration directed by Philip P. Betancourt and Costis Davaras. The Plateia Building (Building BS/BV) is located at the north of the Town Square or Plateia. It occupies the entire northern side of the square, with one room built on the eastern side as well. The structure is the largest building excavated at Pseira. The building was discovered by small tests made in 1986, and it was excavated in subsequent seasons. From the beginning, the building was recognized as an important structure in the town. Its excavation was conducted slowly and meticulously, with careful attention to the proper recovery and recording of its data.


The Pseira project began in 1985. Excavations were conducted from 1986 to 1991 as an American-Greek collaboration directed by Philip P. Betancourt and Costis Davaras. The Plateia Building (Building BS/BV) is located at the north of the Town Square or Plateia. It occupies the entire northern side of the square, with one room built on the eastern side as well. The structure is the largest building excavated at Pseira. The building was discovered by small tests made in 1986, and it was excavated in subsequent seasons. From the beginning, the building was recognized as an important structure in the town. Its excavation was conducted slowly and meticulously, with careful attention to the proper recovery and recording of its data.

  • Edited by Philip P Betancourt
  • Edited by Costis Davaras
  • Edited by Cheryl R Floyd