Maroulas, Kythnos

Maroulas is an archaeological site in Kythnos, Greece [1]. It is a Mesolithic settlement located in Loutra and dates back to between 8800 and 8600 BC [1]. Architectural structures, tombs, stone tools and food residues of fauna and flora have been discovered at the site [1]. Maroulas is the only open area Mesolithic settlement whose architectural elements have been preserved [1]. The buildings of Maroulas were circular in shape with a diameter of 3 to 4 m [1]. The burials at Maroulas are part of a limited number of burials of the Mesolithic period in Greece, since burial practices have only been observed in caves at Franchthi in Argolida and at Theopetra in Trikala [1]. The stone tools of Maroulas were mainly made of local quartz and to a lesser extent of obsidian and flint from Milos [1].