Gyali

Coordinates: 36°39′43″N 27°06′54″E / 36.662°N 27.115°E / 36.662; 27.115
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Gyali
Native name:
Γυαλί
Region
South Aegean
Regional unitKos
Capital cityChora
Demographics
Population10 (2001)
Additional information
Postal code853 03
Area code(s)22420
Vehicle registrationΚΧ, ΡΟ, ΡΚ

Gyali (

Ancient Greek: Ἴστρος).[2]

Geography

From right top counterclockwise: Stroggyli, Gyali, Pergoússa, Paheià and Nisyros.

The island is 6 km (4 mi) long and between 4 km (2 mi) and 500 m (1,640 ft) across. It has a 180 m (591 ft) cave. Parts of the island undergoing pumice

strip mining are barren of vegetation. The 2001 census reported a resident population of 10 people. Administratively, it is part of the municipality of Nisyros
.

Settlement

Occupation at Gyali probably started in the early 4th millennium as a seasonal occupation. One settlement was at the site of 2 Laimos on the coast. Later in the 4th millennium BC, the occupation was at the north-west part of the island. The higher lands on the island were occupied mainly during the winter for cattle grazing.[3]

Islanders were engaged in grain production, and some millstones were found. Large coarse ware pots were used for grain storage. They also practised animal husbandry and milk processing using cheese-pots. They processed obsidian and made pottery.

Early metalworking was practised on the island in the mid-4th millennium BC. Two crucibles with copper adhering have been found. This represents rare evidence for the earliest phase of Aegean metallurgy during the Final Neolithic period. Also one lead rivet has been found.

Yali was abandoned by the end of the 4th millennium BC.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Yali". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
  2. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  3. ^ Maxwell, V., Ellam, R.M. , Skarpelis, N. and Sampson, A. (2019) The context and nature of the evidence for metalworking from mid 4th Millennium Yali (Nissyros). Journal of Greek Archaeology, 4, pp. 1-30. (doi: 10.32028/9781789693775-2)
  4. ^ Maxwell, V., Ellam, R.M. , Skarpelis, N. and Sampson, A. (2019) The context and nature of the evidence for metalworking from mid 4th Millennium Yali (Nissyros). Journal of Greek Archaeology, 4, pp. 1-30. (doi: 10.32028/9781789693775-2)

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