pithoi

(noun)

(Singular pithos) A large storage jar for bulk storage of liquids (oil, wine, and water) and grains.

Related Terms

  • labyrinth
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Examples of pithoi in the following topics:

  • Minoan Architecture

    • However, the small rooms and excavation of large pithoi, storage vessels, and archives led researchers to believe that these palaces were actually administrative centers.
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