Section Υ: 1958 Excavation Report ... Dorothy Burr Thompson ... Two areas at the north foot of the Areopagus were uncovered. The first area did not yield much of interest due to modern disturbances. Excavations of a well, three pits and a water channel produced however ... 3 Mar-3 May 1958 ... The investigation led to the conclusions that the houses were laid out on a city grid system with alleys dividing them, drains were constructed under the houses, and wells provided drinking water.