Spathes

Among the first archaeological sites discovered in Mount Olympus was the excavation site Spathes [1]. It is a necropolis from the Late Bronze Age [1]. Many of the burial offerings were made in the Mycenaean style, so that the Mycenaean cultural circle probably also extended over the border of Thessaly to Pieria [1]. The excavations brought to light 34 tombs, which were partly destroyed and plundered [1]. The most important finds were made in a tomb, in which apparently high ranking personalities were buried [1]. Remnants of a spear, a bronze sword, painted and unpainted vases and perfume bottles, jewelry and stone seals (partly with animal motifs) were discovered [1].