Definition: Greek archaeologist Christos Tsountas was a classical archaeologist who followed Heinrich Schliemann and completed much of the most important investigations at the site of Mycenae, including identifying the palace. He conducted surveys of the Greek mainland, identifying more Mycenaean sites and early Bronze Age sites; and excavated numerous sites such as Sesklo and Aghios Andreas. Tsountas is often credited as the codifier of the Cycladic period.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
Also Known As: Chrēstos Tsountas
