Human use of the Malloura valley began with prehistoric lithic extraction in the Neolithic period, followed by the establishment of a rural sanctuary and necropolis during the Cypro-Archaic period that continued to be used until Roman times. A substantial nucleated settlement developed at Athienou-Malloura during the first century B.C. and lasted until the period of Arab raids (seventh century). The settlement was reestablished during the Late Medieval period and was finally abandoned late in the 19th century.

 We illustrate some of the methods that we have employed in our investigations (e.g., remote sensing, off-site survey). Project specialists have conducted preliminary analyses of the lithic, ceramic, glass, and bone finds as well as of coins, terracottas, and sculpture. We present some preliminary results and compare our findings with data from better-known coastal and interior city-kingdoms on the island.

 After six seasons of survey, excavation, and analysis, we would like to reevaluate our goals and methods in preparation for the second phase of our investigations starting in 1997. We need to consider the effectiveness of the procedures of data collection and analysis that we have employed and see if other techniques may better suit the overall goals and objectives of AAP. Lessons we have learned from our considerable experience with the multidisciplinary approach may be of use to other archaeologists involved in major investigations both in Cyprus and elsewhere.

 Panelists:

 1. Overview of the AAP Investigations: Michael K. Toumazou , Davidson College, P. Nick Kardulias, College of Wooster, and Richard Yerkes, Ohio State University; Geophysical Prospection at Athienou-Malloura: Apostolos Sarris, Institute of Mediterranean Studies, Rethymnon, Crete; Lithic Implements, Domestic Economy, and Interregional Exchange: The AAP Stone Tools: P. Nick Kardulias, College of Wooster, and Richard Yerkes, Ohio State University;
Historical Approaches to Settlement and Land Use Practices in the Malloura Valley, Cyprus: Joseph Parvis, University of Michigan; Terracottas of the Sanctuary at Malloura: A Preliminary Assessment: Heath Patten, Ohio State University; Athienou-Malloura Ceramics: An Overview: Stuart Tray, Wendy Cavallari, Ohio State University, and Erika Jacobs, Bryn Mawr College; Realities of the Late Antique Economy: Views from the Athienou Kitchen: Timothy Gregory, Ohio State University; Human Remains from Some Hellenistic-Roman Tombs at Malloura: A Preliminary Analysis: Tiffiny Tung, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Lisa Huston, Ohio State University; Herakles at Malloura: Preliminary Observations: Derek Counts, Brown University.

 Discussants: Ellen Herscher, Baltimore Society, and Stuart Swiny, State University of New York, Albany.