In 1936, Persson and Åke Åkerström explored the eastern slopes of the Mastos Hill and found what would later be called the Potter's Quarters.
Between 1988 and 1990 a surface survey of the area surrounding the site was carried out, however not including the Mastos Hill due to the earlier excavations in the 1930s and 1950s.
The lack of a human presence at this time may be explained by the occurrence of the glacial maximum around 18.000 BC, probably making the ancient coastal plain more attractive.
[5][4] Mastos hill was also inhabited during the Late Helladic period (around 1600–1070 BCE) with activity taking place at the Potter's Quarter on the eastern slope.
The area reaches a peak in population during the late 4th century BCE and the archeological finds suggests that agriculture had an essential role during this time.
This also continues during the Roman Imperial period and archaeological finds suggests that the population moved to cities, while slaves used the land for agriculture.