The Dimini settlement was approximately 5000 square meters and included a megaron in an oval courtyard with smaller buildings and houses outside of the fortifications.
This side flourished during the late Neolithic period. The Dimini fortifications were composed of 6 or 7 concentric circle walls that were 2-3 meters tall and as close as 1 meter apart. It served as the municipality of Aisonia's seat. The origin of the name Aisonia is ancient history. At the moment, Dimini is the Volos region's westernmost point. There are two types of settlements in the Dimini area: Mycenean and Neolithic.
Dimini culture is well known for its abstract painted vessels. In 1886 the Mycenaean tholos tomb known as Lamiospito was excavated. Excavations in 2001 revealed a network of Mycenaean cities and palaces. They think it might have been a component of ancient Iolkos. The earliest settlement at DIMINI dates to the late Neolithic period, the end of the 5th it was an organized community of 200-300 people living in 30-40 houses.
Agriculture, animal husbandry, and probably fishing were the main occupations. The settlement is contained within 6 concentric stone enclosures built in pairs. The houses were built between these enclosures, of which the smallest one at the center contained a large court. The decorated pottery found in the settlement features dark geometric motifs on a light-colored background. Other findings include a large number of obsidian stone and bone tools and jewelry as well as figurines. A large pottery kiln was found at the edge of the settlement.
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