Definition: The archaeological site of Orchomenos was mentioned by Homer and was the focus of excavations by Heinrich Schliemann between 1880 and 1886. Occupations there are dated from the Neolithic, Bronze Age and the Hellenistic period. It is most famous for several transitional buildings such as the tholos tomb called the Tomb of Minyas and a palace dated to the Mycenaean 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: Boeotia
