The fortifications of ancient Phocis: Results and prospects

Abstract This paper aims at presenting some reflexions about t he fortifications of Central Greece and especially of ancient Phocis by combining my personal experience in the study of the so-called fortifications of Philomelus in Delphi with the currently available bibliography on this subject. After a critical review that assesses the gains and limitations of these works, I outline the new tracks which could be taken, especially by the presentation of ongoing and further field operations in Delphi and its region.

Keywords fortifications, military history (Classical and Hellenistic times), Delphi, Amphissa, Kyrrha