Vari: Anatomy of an Attic district
Résumé
We propose a re-evaluation of the archaeological evidence from the area of Vari from the Mycenaean times to the end of the Archaic period. The paper uses the spatial concept of "district" or "settlement chamber" (Siedlungskammer), which re- fers to a small unit of sites (settlements, cult places and cemeteries) grouped together and apparently exploiting common resourc- es. The paper presents a new digital map of the archaeological sites at a scale of 1:1, which provide new insights into the complex development of an Attic district. In this paper, we also discuss the famous site of Lathouriza, often regarded as a unique example of a small village with residential structures from the Geometric and Archaic periods. We argue instead for its interpretation as a sanctuary with buildings dedicated to ritual assemblies.