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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