Exploring Funerary Landscapes and Material Culture: The Study of Hellenistic and Roman Burial Assemblages in Kos

This doctoral research project is poised to make significant contributions to the field of funerary archaeology by investigating the burial assemblages of the necropolis at Marmaroto on the island of Kos during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Despite the island’s critical geographical position and historical significance as a major trading hub, the archaeological remains of Kos have received limited scholarly attention, particularly concerning its necropoleis. This study aims to address this gap by systematically analyzing the Kavoura and Ploumi-Vallianatou plots, which offer rich data for understanding the social, cultural, and religious dynamics of ancient Kos.