Styrfaka 1

Between 2010 and 2012, as part of the construction of the E65 Central Greece Motorway, an archaeological excavation was conducted at the “Palaiochori” site in Styrfaka. This excavation brought to light the architectural remnants of a significant ancient settlement, its existence previously unknown.

Styrfaka 2

In 2020-2021, as part of project “Construction of the Lamia – Xyniada section of the Central Greece Motorway (E65)” and the third sub-project “Archaeological Surveys and Works,” implemented by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Phthiotida and Evrytania, a rescue excavation was carried out at the “Palaiochori” site in Styrfaka, Phthiotida. This excavation revealed a rectangular building (dimensions 24.50m x 6.20m) dating to the Hellenistic period.

    Exhibition

    The purpose of this exhibition is to inform the public about the latest archaeological discoveries that came to light during the construction of the Central Greece Motorway, widely known as the E65, in the region of Phthiotida. The excavations took place at the “Palaiochori” site, in Styrfaka, located in the western part of the Lamia municipality, 35 kilometers from the city center.

    Pithos

    This is a large storage container with a pointed bottom, assembled from multiple fragments. It has a horizontal, flattened rim with a triangular cross-section. The body and shoulder have a unified contour with a large, solid knob.