Island of Coolay

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  • Period: 100 to 200

    Wheel-made painted pottery

    This type of pottery is primarily found from the 3rd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D.
  • 200

    Incursion from highland, Concilius Populom

    People invaded from the highlands at about this time and the Concilius Populom government came to power. This is 200 A.D.
  • Period: 200 to

    Handmade pottery is common

    Handmade pottery is prevelent during the 3rd century A.D.
  • Period: 300 to

    Romano-Coolish period

    This is the period in which the Romano-Coolish people lived on the Island of Coolay. It began when a Roman merchant vessel was blown off course and ended with the Battle of Erikshavn.
    Please note that this timespan begins in 300 B.C. not A.D.
  • Period: 350 to

    Mold-made pottery

    From the middle of the 4th century to the end of the Romano-Coolish era, mold-made pottery was prevelent.
  • Nov 20, 1550

    pre-Romano-Coolish village

    Radiocarbon date of pre-Romano-Coolish village
    Official date is 3500 +/- 170 B.P. coverted to 1550 B.C.

  • Battle of Erikshavn

    Key battle against the Vikings that ultimately led to the defeat of the Romano-Coolish army. Coolay became a Viking colony. The Last Lay of Tigdradasdottir describes this battle.