The Texas Foundation for Archaeological & Historical Research
The TFAHR Bylazora Project
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| THE BYLAZORA PROJECT |
TFAHR, in cooperation with the People's Museum of Sveti Nikole (Republic of
Macedonia), has embarked upon a long term project, the excavation of the ancient
Paionian site of Bylazora. Following are links to articles about the work of TFAHR and
our colleagues at Bylazora. The Bylazora Project website is a continuing effort to
publicize the results of our work at Bylazora and will be updated as more articles
become available. The articles will expand upon TFAHR printed publications and
feature additional photos and illustrations.
Macedonia), has embarked upon a long term project, the excavation of the ancient
Paionian site of Bylazora. Following are links to articles about the work of TFAHR and
our colleagues at Bylazora. The Bylazora Project website is a continuing effort to
publicize the results of our work at Bylazora and will be updated as more articles
become available. The articles will expand upon TFAHR printed publications and
feature additional photos and illustrations.
The TFAHR International Field School. TFAHR's unique program, which
brings together students, teachers, volunteers and professional
archaeologists for the excavation and study of Bylazora.
brings together students, teachers, volunteers and professional
archaeologists for the excavation and study of Bylazora.
Introduction to the TFAHR Bylazora Project. The identification of
Bylazora, and how TFAHR came to work at the site.
Bylazora, and how TFAHR came to work at the site.
The Acropolis of Bylazora. A summary of the 2008 and 2009 work on the acropolis, with a
proposed chronology.
proposed chronology.
| Click on article title to view article. |
| Bylazora Excavation Publications |
2008 TFAHR Report
PDF file (7 MB)
PDF file (7 MB)
Bylazora Sector 3
Site Plan 2008
(168 KB)
Site Plan 2008
(168 KB)
| TFAHR Locus System PDF File (15 MB) |
| Pottery Shapes PDF File (13 MB) |
| Working with Pottery PDF File (18 MB) |
The TFAHR International Field School Study Collection
| Additional articles are being prepared, and will be posted as they become available. |
The Chronology of Bylazora: The Ceramic Evidence. Discussion of fine-ware vessels
significant for the dating of Phase 4 on the acropolis.
significant for the dating of Phase 4 on the acropolis.
2009 TFAHR Report
PDF file (5 MB)
PDF file (5 MB)
2009 Report Inserts
PDF file (2 MB):
PDF file (2 MB):
- Sector 3 Site Plan
Inserts B, C, D, E
The Votive Key of Bylazora. A new interpretation of an iron object found in the 2009 excavations on the acropolis.
TFAHR has prepared a 14-minute video describing a proposed
reconstruction of the type of lock that may have been used with
the iron key found at Bylazora.
Click HERE to view the video.
reconstruction of the type of lock that may have been used with
the iron key found at Bylazora.
Click HERE to view the video.
VIDEO:
Stamped and Inscribed Finds from Bylazora. A preliminary catalog of stamped and inscribed ceramic finds from the 2008, 2009, and
2010 seasons. The 2011 Season Catalog.
2010 seasons. The 2011 Season Catalog.
| 2010 TFAHR Report PDF file (7 MB) |
Requires Microsoft Windows Media
Player, available free at Windows
Media Player.
Player, available free at Windows
Media Player.
Click here or
on the image to
the right to view
a one-hour
video of the
public lecture
presented by
Dr. William
Neidinger in
Houston, Texas
on November
4, 2010.
on the image to
the right to view
a one-hour
video of the
public lecture
presented by
Dr. William
Neidinger in
Houston, Texas
on November
4, 2010.
| The Doric Order MS PowerPoint File (9 MB) |
| Requires Microsoft PowerPoint application. If you do not have PowerPoint on your computer, you can install the PowerPoint Viewer, available free here (Windows users). |
| Drawing Pottery Profiles PDF File (8 MB) |
Bylazora 2013: Summary Report. A short summary of the 2013
Excavations, including photos of the team at work in the field and select
finds from the 2013 season.
Excavations, including photos of the team at work in the field and select
finds from the 2013 season.
Results of Analysis of Plant Remains and Charcoal from Bylazora.
By Archaeological and Archaeobotanical Workshop Arkadiusz Wiktor (ARCHBOT).
By Archaeological and Archaeobotanical Workshop Arkadiusz Wiktor (ARCHBOT).
| 2011 TFAHR Report Higher resolution PDF file (11 MB) |
| 2011 TFAHR Report Lower resolution PDF file (4.5 MB) |
Summary Reports:
| THE BYLAZORA EXCAVATIONS: 2008 - 2012 Volume I available for purchase at Amazon.com (USA and European sites, search keyword "Bylazora") |
| TFAHR Publications at Amazon.com |
| A Lecture by Dr. William J. Neidinger in Houston, Texas September 29, 2013 Click HERE to view video. |
NEW FROM TFAHR
| CERAMIC TYPOLOGY OF THE BYLAZORA EXCAVATIONS: 2008 - 2012 Volume II available for purchase at Amazon.com (USA and European sites, search keyword "Bylazora") |
| NEW ON VIDEO |
THE BYLAZORA
EXCAVATIONS:
2010 - 2013
Volume III:
The Stoa and Palace
of Philip V
available for purchase at
Amazon.com
(USA and European sites,
search keyword "Bylazora")
EXCAVATIONS:
2010 - 2013
Volume III:
The Stoa and Palace
of Philip V
available for purchase at
Amazon.com
(USA and European sites,
search keyword "Bylazora")
THE BYLAZORA
EXCAVATIONS:
2010 - 2013
Volume III:
The Stoa and Palace
of Philip V
available for purchase at
Amazon.com
(USA and European sites,
search keyword "Bylazora")
EXCAVATIONS:
2010 - 2013
Volume III:
The Stoa and Palace
of Philip V
available for purchase at
Amazon.com
(USA and European sites,
search keyword "Bylazora")