Kourion Complex (Stadium) “Fluted Columns in Cypress” Benson c. 1955Jack L. Benson

None of the column in the theatre A drawing of the capitals of D+F shows near identical cut [inserted: that] as can be seen by the table below. [inserted: fragments of this sort.] A thoroughly convars of the neighborhood might produce even more

But the story does not end here. At some distance from the actual site, lying [inserted: in an area of / the so-called Sanctuary of Demeter] [inserted: just east of the stadium] are two more sizeable fragments of spirally fluted columns. [inserted: The material of which may or may not these is] [inserted: belong/together.] reported as basalt of fine gray-black [inserted: neither to be slate-like in texture/ nor of that] color, [inserted: ^{The color,} the type and number] of channels set these off definitely from those previously discussed. Moreover, they

do not fit Ross's description of bluish marble. This does not mean they cannot have originated, [inserted: ultimately,] in the theatre. In any case there is nothing in the scanty published references to the Sanctuary in question to suggest they had any [inserted: real] connection with it. [inserted: ^x] Even in the entirely average village tradition is totally silent on the subject.

Before discussing the historical use of the columns I shall sum up, [inserted: clear/plus] the evidence about them in this following table:)

Dimensions are multiple measurements averaged. Comments: PL of D includes capital; lower end broken. Both ends of E squared; round hole at center of one end D: .04m; Depth: .06 m. PL of F includes capital; lower end broken. It was not possible to measure Diam. between arrises accurately or examine capital top for hole. It appeared to taper slightly, but perhaps did not. Both ends of G broken One end of A broken Both ends of B flat. One end has recess 06 ^cm. sq. and .04 m. deep PL of C includes base. Both ends flat.