Excavations were carried out at the site between 1990 and 2000 by David Frankel and Jennifer Webb of La Trobe University.
It is the most extensively excavated site of the period, and the only one with a long sequence of occupation, which provides evidence for the development of Philia culture.
The household compounds consisted of rectilinear buildings constructed using rectangular mould-made mud-bricks set on substantial stone foundations with associated open courtyards.
Cattle were at least as important as sheep and goats, providing more meat and milk, as well as having other uses, such as pulling ploughs.
Only small quantities of seeds survive, sufficient to indicate a broad agricultural base, with fruits, such as grapes, olives and figs, nuts and legumes, and with wheat and barley as staple cereals.