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Coordinates: 39.078544, 23.737620

Stafylos

The Mycenaean inhabitants of Skopelos chose the small rocky peninsula between the bays of Velanio and Stafylos for settlement. The most important and famous discovery here is the so-called "Tomb of Stafylos." The tomb was discovered in 1936 after a golden sheet from a sword handle was accidentally found and excavated by archaeologist Nikolaos Platon. Inside, there were two deceased individuals, accompanied by rich grave goods: silver and bronze vessels, figurines, beads made of semi-precious stones, a seal stone, bronze weapons, including a double ax and a sword with a gold-plated hilt. Due to the precious sword and the wealth of the findings, Platon concluded that the tomb belonged to a Mycenaean ruler, and he attributed it to Stafylos, the first mythical king and settler of the island.

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