ABSTRACT
Archaeological fieldwork in the area of Saint Georgios Thalassitis at the northeast edge of the village of Kamari Thira, ancient Oia, brought to light a large building complex, probably a villa rustica, dated from the 2nd century B.C. until the 4th A.C. An agricultural installation with a wine press and storerooms are located at the north and a bath house at the south. Little is the number of the small bone finds, which belong to the group of cosmetic objects and daily life use. It is a fibula used for the hair, with the upper end shaped to create the intricate styles of Roman times, a pyxis and a ligula (spoon used and looked like implement) for the dosage and blending of the pymythion (make up powder) and one pin, all individual elements of female embellishment. These finds are probably imports and reflect the high standards of living conditions of the villa inhabitants. The relevant prosperity displayed by these objects confirm the status of secular women in the local society during that transforming period, from Roman to Early Byzantine time.
