This season’s excavations examined a large rock-cut chamber tomb (no. 20), situated in the Pratino II area, a short distance to the north-west of the first nucleus of the necropolis that was investigated (Pratino I).

The chamber’s vault had collapsed in antiquity, thus preserving it from being disturbed, with the exception of its northern part, which remained in position and visible for a longer period. The chamber was oval in plan with a central passage and a bench on each long side, divided into rows of loculi (19 plus a niche for a cremation in the west bench, 18 in the east bench). The chamber was entered at centre of the short south side where the door was still in place. Fourteen loculi were covered by two or three horizontal tiles, with elements of the tomb group placed on top of them. Some of the other loculi, without any type of covering, were all filled with grave goods. Only the lower limbs of two individuals and several teeth were found in various loculi, the position indicating that the deceased were placed with their head towards the passage.

Over 430 finds were recovered, mainly table wares and banqueting/symposium vessels in plain ware and black and red gloss pottery (_lagynoi_, jugs, jars, small jars, amphorae, bowls, plates, handled cups) and by several bronze vessels (two askoi, a frying pan, small jars, jugs, bowls, basins). The assemblage also included personal items such as numerous fusiform ceramic balsamaria of varying sizes and several mirrors, some with incised decoration. Personal ornaments included bronze armlets and a bronze ring with a small glass setting. The iron finds comprised a dozen strigils and three lances. The assemblage was completed by numerous lamps, a bronze coin, an appliqué showing the torso of a bearded man and the neck of a blown glass vessel.