The domed tomb at Kazarma
The domed tomb at Kazarma is located on the south slope of the hill of the same name, in the inland area to the east of the Argolid Plain. The strategic position of the tomb near to the Mycenaean road which led to the east coast of Argolis, its monumental construction, and the wealth demonstrated by the exotic nature of the grave goods would suggest that it belonged to a regional hegemony of the 15th century BC. This hegemony would control the land communication between the Argolid Plain and Epidaurus during a period of instability and intense social conflict, which preceded the consolidation of the palaces and establishment of the hierarchical, centralised Mycenaean political system.
Found in the burial chamber of the tomb and the three undisturbed pit graves beneath its floor were: large three-handled pithamphorae [large-bellied vases]; a Minoan amphora; loaf-shaped alabastra; goblets; a brazier and a lamp; stone seals and beads of carnelian, amethyst, amber and glass; an ivory comb; bronze balance discs and lead weights; bronze weapons; and a silver cup. In one of the pit graves there were also boar's tusks from a tusk helmet.
