Koukos Prehistoric Settlement

Prehistoric settlement at "Koukos" site
To the west of Sykia is the "Koukos" hill. It is a steep, rocky and high hill, which dominates Sykia and its area. The summit plateau is surrounded by a castle, where there was an important prehistoric settlement. Excavations by archaeologists have shown that the area has been inhabited since the 11th century BC. and the habitation is probably due to the rich sources of copper that began to exploit them from the Middle Bronze Age.

HISTORICAL DETAILS: Walled settlement and Early Cemetery

Iron Age (1050 - 670 BC) the prehistoric settlement on the top of the mountain above the village of Sykia, Koukos, tells us that the area has been inhabited since the early Bronze Age. A settlement with a wall and a cemetery of the Early Age Iron (1050 - 670 BC)

The plateau of the peak of Koukos is surrounded by a castle, where an important prehistoric settlement flourished. Excavations by archaeologists have shown that the area has been inhabited since the 11th century BC. and the habitation is probably due to the rich sources of copper that began to exploit them from the Middle Bronze Age.