- Institute of Archaeology
Jurjevska ulica 15
10 000 Zagreb
Croatia
Ana Konestra
Institute of Archaeology, Zagreb, Croatia, Institute of archaeology Zagreb, Department Member
- Late Antiquity, Roman Pottery, Pottery (Archaeology), Medieval Pottery, Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology, and 43 moreArcheometry, Late Roman Pottery, Classical Archaeology, Roman Necropolis, Ceramic Analysis (Archaeology), Roman Lamps, Samian Ware, Roman stamped pottery, Archeologia della produzione e del commercio, Amphorae (Archaeology), Ancient economies (Archaeology), Roman social history, Digital Archaeology, Acculturation and 'Romanisation', Ceramologia, Pottery studies, Roman Amphorae, Roman Trade, Archaeology of Northern Italy, pannonische Glanztonware, Roman burial practices, Funerary Archaeology, Terra Sigillata, Landscape Archaeology, Late Antique Archaeology, Roman Amphorae, Ceramics and medieval rural settlements (Archaeology), Archaeological field survey, Roman pottery workshops, Pottery technology and function, Roman Common Ware, Le ceramiche comuni: problemi generali e criteri di classificazione, Ceramica romana a pareti sottili, Thin Walled Pottery, Ceramica a Pareti Sotilli, Byzantine Studies, Archaeology of Adriatic Area, Archaeology of Mediterranean Trade, Fornaci Romane, Roman Archaeology, Archaeology of Northern Italy, Ceramica Romana, Terra sigillata italica, Archaeology of Roman Dalmatia, and Amber Roadedit
During research on the Roman complex at the Štela site in Senj, carried out in 1995 by the City Museum of Senj, a considerable amount of portable material was collected, among which ceramic materials were the dominant category. Their... more
During research on the Roman complex at the Štela site in Senj, carried out in 1995 by the City Museum of Senj, a considerable amount of portable material was collected, among which ceramic materials were the dominant category. Their typo-chronological classification, analysis, and interpretation are the subject of this book. Although the site was not stratigraphically excavated, the analysis of the ceramics enabled its placement in a typological-chronological context. In addition, if we view the context as significant for ancient Senia (which it certainly is, given its scope and typological diversity), the data we obtained from it goes beyond a typological-chronological interpretation and provides us with valuable information about trade relations, especially imports, which this ancient centre realized within the wider Adriatic, the Mediterranean area and with the immediate interior. Considering that other published closed contexts (or contexts with a slightly more significant amount of material) from the Kvarner are rare, the corpus from Štela is all the more valuable for the study of ceramic finds from this area, especially if we take into account the importance of Senia as a port and communication intersection of land and maritime networks.
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TRADE: Transformations of Adriatic Europe presents the proceedings of a 2016 conference held in Zadar (Croatia) which analysed the transformative phenomena of Late Antiquity in an area where research has been comparatively scarce and... more
TRADE: Transformations of Adriatic Europe presents the proceedings of a 2016 conference held in Zadar (Croatia) which analysed the transformative phenomena of Late Antiquity in an area where research has been comparatively scarce and results less widely known. The contributions span the period between the 2nd and 9th centuries, that is from roughly the establishment of the Severan dynasty to the end of the Carolingian period. The volume collects 45 papers dealing with the Adriatic area that aim to create a new dataset for the historical reconstruction of processes related to forms of settlement, aspects of production, and trade and the movement of pottery and other craft products between its two coasts, here examined either through regional synthesis or the presentation of individual study contexts.
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RIMSKE KERAMIČARSKE I STAKLARSKE RADIONICE. PROIZVODNJA I TRGOVINA NA JADRANSKOM PROSTORU. ZBORNIK III. MEĐUNARODNOG ARHEOLOŠKOG KOLOKVIJA CRIKVENICA, 4. - 5. STUDENOGA 2014. OFFICINE PER LA PRODUZIONE DI CERAMICA E VETRO IN EPOCA ROMANA.... more
RIMSKE KERAMIČARSKE I STAKLARSKE RADIONICE. PROIZVODNJA I TRGOVINA NA JADRANSKOM PROSTORU. ZBORNIK III. MEĐUNARODNOG ARHEOLOŠKOG KOLOKVIJA
CRIKVENICA, 4. - 5. STUDENOGA 2014.
OFFICINE PER LA PRODUZIONE DI CERAMICA E VETRO IN EPOCA ROMANA. PRODUZIONE E COMMERCIO NELLA REGIONE ADRIATICA
ATTI DEL III COLLOQUIO ARCHEOLOGICO INTERNAZIONALE CRIKVENICA (CROAZIA), 4 - 5 NOVEMBRE 2014
CRIKVENICA, 4. - 5. STUDENOGA 2014.
OFFICINE PER LA PRODUZIONE DI CERAMICA E VETRO IN EPOCA ROMANA. PRODUZIONE E COMMERCIO NELLA REGIONE ADRIATICA
ATTI DEL III COLLOQUIO ARCHEOLOGICO INTERNAZIONALE CRIKVENICA (CROAZIA), 4 - 5 NOVEMBRE 2014
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Proceedings of the workshop, Zagreb, 21st April 2016
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Catalogue of the exhibition 845°C Ad Turres held at Crikvenica Town Museum (2014-2015)
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Rimske keramičarske i staklarske radionice. Proizvodnja i trgovina na jadranskom prostoru Tema kolokvija: Eksperimentalna arheologija / Roman Pottery and Glass Manufactures. Production and Trade in the Adriatic region Colloquium Theme:... more
Rimske keramičarske i staklarske radionice. Proizvodnja i trgovina na jadranskom prostoru Tema kolokvija: Eksperimentalna arheologija / Roman Pottery and Glass Manufactures. Production and Trade in the Adriatic region Colloquium Theme: Experimental archaeology
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Building upon recently published data on Pannonian slipped ware in Roman Dalmatia and the growing evidence of this and othercontinental wares in its coastal region, an overview of the current state of occurrences is provided. On these,... more
Building upon recently published data on Pannonian slipped ware in Roman Dalmatia and the growing evidence of this and othercontinental wares in its coastal region, an overview of the current state of occurrences is provided. On these, though still scanty data, aninterpretation of the changes within the pottery market of late 1st - early 3rd c. Dalmatia is attempted, taking into consideration possiblesupply networks and communication corridors. A view on the wider Adriatic region would seem to confirm that some of the detected phenomena are not restricted to its eastern coast, but seem to have influenced fine ware assemblages of both its shores.
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In this paper issues related to tiles and amphorae production in Roman Dalmatia are discussed on the bases of a new overview of workshops and stamps. The tackled themes include typology of workshops discovered so far, their statuses and... more
In this paper issues related to tiles and amphorae production in Roman Dalmatia are discussed on the bases of a new overview of workshops and stamps. The tackled themes include typology of workshops discovered so far, their statuses and markets, as well as stamps found in such sites, their owners and their backgrounds, as well as their estates. This data is further interpreted from a chronological standpoint.
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Overview of pottery finds from the rescue excavations at S. Radića street in Solin (ancient Salona)
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In this paper archaeological data gathered through field survey and archival studies carried out on the island of Rab within two distinct projects will be analysed within GIS. With no history of systematic excavations the town of Rab is... more
In this paper archaeological data gathered through field survey and archival studies carried out on the island of Rab within two distinct projects will be analysed within GIS. With no history of systematic excavations the town of Rab is hard to analyse archaeologically, and all previous attempts suffer from the same pitfalls as very few new data has emerged over the years. On the other hand, its insular hinterland has yielded an array of rural sites which can be dated to Roman times and, some, even diachronically analysed. Nevertheless, as spatio-temporal problems within the data are present, in particular data related to the town, an analytical method which would compare the two datasets but still account for its discrepancies was needed.
In an attempt to propose a model of the development of the town within the 1st millennium AD, we will try to compare its economic possibilities with that of its hinterland, trying to establish whether any connection or interdependencies are detectable. For this purpose aoristic analysis was applied to finds and features identified through survey, literature and archival studies, and taken as proxies for construction events, to overcame the lack of attributes such as precise spatio-temporal data, and make the most of the data recorded in GIS. On the one hand, possibilities of a complex GIS and spatial database will be explored, while trying to fill in the gaps present in our data set, on the other, a predictive method will be applied to historic data to test if any conclusion can be derived from imprecise and often biased data.
The preliminary results obtained through aoristic analysis are presented as trend lines and maps, allowing both statistical interpretations and spatial analysis. Finally, this results are set in context and compared with models of the town's development proposed by previous scholarship and models proposed for other, nearby areas.
In an attempt to propose a model of the development of the town within the 1st millennium AD, we will try to compare its economic possibilities with that of its hinterland, trying to establish whether any connection or interdependencies are detectable. For this purpose aoristic analysis was applied to finds and features identified through survey, literature and archival studies, and taken as proxies for construction events, to overcame the lack of attributes such as precise spatio-temporal data, and make the most of the data recorded in GIS. On the one hand, possibilities of a complex GIS and spatial database will be explored, while trying to fill in the gaps present in our data set, on the other, a predictive method will be applied to historic data to test if any conclusion can be derived from imprecise and often biased data.
The preliminary results obtained through aoristic analysis are presented as trend lines and maps, allowing both statistical interpretations and spatial analysis. Finally, this results are set in context and compared with models of the town's development proposed by previous scholarship and models proposed for other, nearby areas.
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This article presents the results of petrophysical analyses of limestones and sandstones used for the construction of the wall structures of a Roman rural settlement located in Podšilo Bay on Rab Island (Croatia). An on-site analysis of... more
This article presents the results of petrophysical analyses of limestones and sandstones used for the construction of the wall structures of a Roman rural settlement located in Podšilo Bay on Rab Island (Croatia). An on-site analysis of the walls indicated the use of different lithotypes, which is an uncommon case in the area. So far, no petrophysical properties of the applied materials have been tested, and their provenance has not been specified. The aim of this research was to determine their usability as construction materials in an attempt to determine the possible reasons behind the usage of multiple lithotypes and their suitability as building materials. The following procedure was used to address these issues: (1) determination of the petrographic characteristics of the rocks, (2) performance of tests to characterise the mechanical properties in a complex stress state of uniaxial tension followed by uniaxial and triaxial compression, and, finally, (3) determination of the internal structure of the rocks using methods based on X-ray imaging. Multi-proxy characteristics of the materials including numerous observations and methods were performed: optical microscopy used to characterise rock petrography and mineralogy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with EDS, as well as grinding tests; furthermore, mechanical properties were determined on cylindrical samples in accordance with European standards. X-ray microtomography using the XμCT method enabled microscopic observations and determination of the orientation of discontinuities and the rock structure. The performed analyses allowed us to distinguish three lithological types of sandstone and two types of limestone among the examined stone blocks. Stone blocks of fine- and medium-grained sandstone with carbonate binders, as well as sparitic limestone and mudstone with calcite veins, were used to build the studied structures. The analysed blocks showed traces of partial edge processing. Despite the defects in the material structure identified using XμCT, all the types of rock were characterised by high or very high strength. High values of longitudinal wave velocity confirmed the good quality of the material. These results contribute to a better understanding of the construction process and the related technological choices, and they provide the first dataset which can be used for the reconstruction of the building’s original appearance in the future.
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The paper presents the results of the first archaeological excavations conducted in the south-eastern suburb of ancient Pharos, the present-day town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, within the framework of the CSF AdriaCos project (in... more
The paper presents the results of the first archaeological excavations conducted in the south-eastern suburb of ancient Pharos, the present-day town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, within the framework of the CSF AdriaCos project (in 2021), that brought to light new data on topography, stratigraphy, and artefacts that helps understand the organization of the extramural space bordering with the Stari Grad Plain. The structures from two phases, uncovered in one of the trenches (10A-W) and associated with the Greek and late antiquity periods, and the discovery of a Greek grave, provide insight into the changes in the use of this extra-urban space, while artefacts are indicative of the culinary habits and trade contacts within each of the represented periods.
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The paper presents finds discovered in the the area of Goveja in the town of Vis on the island of the same name. The characteristics and the context of the finds suggest that they might have belonged to a Roman incineration grave.... more
The paper presents finds discovered in the the area of Goveja in the town of Vis on the island of the same name. The characteristics and the context of the finds suggest that they might have belonged to a Roman incineration grave. Prominent among the finds is a unique ceramic vessel, in the described context used as an urn. Its typical morphological
model – a skyphos with a barbotine decoration – suggests that the vessel was manufactured in a Pontic sigillata workshop, that is in one of the Black Sea or Eastern Mediterranean production centres. Its uniqueness is reflected in the elaborate relief added to it, very reminiscent of decorative details found in other objects – appliqués from a fulcrum of a cline – that have been interpreted as a depiction of Artemis/Diana. The detailed analysis and contextualisation of grave finds presented in this paper shed
further light on the manufacture of and demand for late 1st century and 2nd century tableware, and open new questions as to the appearance and distribution of Issaean burial landscapes, as well as the specific features of the Issaean funerary rite.
model – a skyphos with a barbotine decoration – suggests that the vessel was manufactured in a Pontic sigillata workshop, that is in one of the Black Sea or Eastern Mediterranean production centres. Its uniqueness is reflected in the elaborate relief added to it, very reminiscent of decorative details found in other objects – appliqués from a fulcrum of a cline – that have been interpreted as a depiction of Artemis/Diana. The detailed analysis and contextualisation of grave finds presented in this paper shed
further light on the manufacture of and demand for late 1st century and 2nd century tableware, and open new questions as to the appearance and distribution of Issaean burial landscapes, as well as the specific features of the Issaean funerary rite.
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The site Tar – St. Blek, with all probability to be identified with Old Tar (Tarovec) from historic sources, located in antiquity in the ager of the colony of Parentium in Histria (modern Tar-Vabriga/Torre-Abrega Municipality), is one of... more
The site Tar – St. Blek, with all probability to be identified with Old Tar (Tarovec) from historic sources, located in antiquity in the ager of the colony of Parentium in Histria (modern Tar-Vabriga/Torre-Abrega Municipality), is one of the few regional examples of the transformation of a Roman rural estate (villa) into a Medieval village, and with a well preserved medieval phase boasting a tower with several annexes, an enceinte wall and a chapel. During excavations, earlier phases of the complex have been unearthed, including a possible smithy associated with Late Antique/early medieval activities at the site. In the paper, the remains of the smithy will be described along with a preliminary analysis of the recovered slag, in order to try to determine the organization of the workshop, while parallels will aid in the definition of a more precise date and wider regional framework.
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Within multidisciplinary research carried out at Podšilo bay in Lopar on the island of Rab (north-eastern Adriatic), on the bases of movable finds and, possibly, geophysical measurements, evidence of ironworking has been detected within a... more
Within multidisciplinary research carried out at Podšilo bay in Lopar on the island of Rab (north-eastern Adriatic), on the bases of movable finds and, possibly, geophysical measurements, evidence of ironworking has been detected within a Roman rural site where ceramic building materials production was ascertained before. Preliminary analyses of several samples of slug, iron objects and nearby collected minerals support the presumption of metallurgical activities occurring at the site. An overview of regional and wider analogies allows to propose several scenarios of iron working setup, scale and organisation.
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The archaeology of Roman rural landscapes in the province of Dalmatia, and especially northern Liburnia, has until recently focused on single-site or single-monument analyses, allowing for only geographically patchy and chronologically... more
The archaeology of Roman rural landscapes in the province of Dalmatia, and especially northern Liburnia, has until recently focused on single-site or single-monument analyses, allowing for only geographically patchy and chronologically limited conclusions. Considering the results of recent research in the wider Kvarner and sub-Velebit area, the paper discusses issues of Roman extra-urban territorial organisation, the formation and evolution of settlement and economies on rural estates. Using several case studies, the role of indigenous residents and immigrants in the organisation of the countryside during the early Imperial era is addressed, testifying to a diversified social structure of both landowners and the employed workforce. Later developments in rural settlement are analysed through the prism of newly emergent geopolitical factors emerging in the region from the 3rd century onward. The Christianisation of rural areas and associated novel social practices, and possibly new forms of habitation, are also covered. Finally, the final phases of use of rural sites can now be more cogently discussed thanks to new data from several, mainly insular sites.
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The paper presents the results of the archaeological rescue excavations that were conducted by the archaeological company Kantharos in cooperation with the Institute of Archaeology in 2021 on Ivana Pavla II Street (the so-called Lupi... more
The paper presents the results of the archaeological rescue excavations that were conducted by the archaeological company Kantharos in cooperation with the Institute of Archaeology in 2021 on Ivana Pavla II Street (the so-called Lupi plot) in Stari Grad on the island of Hvar. The excavations found an ancient building, with the remains of architecture and concomitant artefacts and animal remains, indicating that the space was intensively used during the Greek and Roman periods (from the 4th century BC to the 3rd century AD), after which it was abandoned, probably because of the narrowing of the urban area indicated by the construction of a new rampart.
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The paper reports the results of the first campaign of excavations at the Church of the Holy Cross near Stancija Blek (Tar-Vabriga – Torre-Abrega municipality, Istria), which is close to the multiphase settlement of Old Tar. A trial... more
The paper reports the results of the first campaign of excavations at the Church of the Holy Cross near Stancija Blek (Tar-Vabriga – Torre-Abrega municipality, Istria), which is close to the multiphase settlement of Old Tar. A trial trench behind the rear wall of the church and along its southern perimetral wall revealed an earlier building and one grave. Though the uncovered remains are scanty, several distinct architectural designs allow us to propose a first typological determination of the newly discovered structure and shed light on subsequent development at the site.
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The paper presents a preliminary typology of coarse cooking ware from the Roman/late antique layers of the rural settlement at Podšilo bay on the island of Rab. The vessels have been associated with several basic shapes and divided by... more
The paper presents a preliminary typology
of coarse cooking ware from the Roman/late
antique layers of the rural settlement at Podšilo
bay on the island of Rab. The vessels have been
associated with several basic shapes and divided
by types, while fabrics have been described
macroscopically. Analogies and a contextual
analysis were used to propose dating and to
assess provenience for well-known ware classes
or to define areas of circulation for those with
a more regional distribution. By analyzing the
distribution within the settlement, we propose
a tentative conclusion on their use within the
latest phase of frequentation, and an attempt
at understanding the culinary practices and
household use of the ware.
of coarse cooking ware from the Roman/late
antique layers of the rural settlement at Podšilo
bay on the island of Rab. The vessels have been
associated with several basic shapes and divided
by types, while fabrics have been described
macroscopically. Analogies and a contextual
analysis were used to propose dating and to
assess provenience for well-known ware classes
or to define areas of circulation for those with
a more regional distribution. By analyzing the
distribution within the settlement, we propose
a tentative conclusion on their use within the
latest phase of frequentation, and an attempt
at understanding the culinary practices and
household use of the ware.
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Maritime connectivity, networking and mobility are the key features of island space and the backbone of the study of physical and social phenomena of island landscapes. With the arrival of Romans into the Illyrian-Hellenistic world of the... more
Maritime connectivity, networking and mobility are the key features of island space and the backbone of the study of physical and social phenomena of island landscapes. With the arrival of Romans into the Illyrian-Hellenistic world of the central Adriatic, the networking and interdependence of the Adriatic and Mediterranean worlds intensified, conditioning the levels of globalization that are visible through material culture and specific social practices. In the maritime system of the Roman Adriatic, coastal settlements and their multicultural population were the carriers of transformation, maintaining Mediterranean connectivity, primarily through larger, urban ports, but, in this network of contacts, also relying on smaller ports along the coastal and island-based economic and residential complexes that also played a significant economic role. The villas thus participated in the change of land and sea environments, combining agricultural activities, maritime economy, and traffic safety. One such maritime villa and a site of great potential for understanding human ecodynamics, the HellenisticRoman transition, and the duration of island villas into Late Antiquity has been researched multi- disciplinary
for 13 years in Soline Bay on Sv. Klement Island near Hvar (Paklinski Islands).
for 13 years in Soline Bay on Sv. Klement Island near Hvar (Paklinski Islands).
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The sepulchral monument with the inscription of Remmia Maxima, embedded in the cloister of the monastery of St. Bernardino of Siena in Kampor on the island of Rab, has been known since the end of the 19th century. It was published in the... more
The sepulchral monument with the inscription of Remmia Maxima, embedded in the cloister of the monastery of St. Bernardino of Siena in Kampor on the island of Rab, has been known since the end of the 19th century. It was published in the CIL (III 3125), but its typology has not been analysed in detail yet. This paper defines the typological affiliation of
the monument, which corresponds to the osteothecae of Salonitan production, on account of its stylistic and formal features, and especially its dimensions. This, together with the content of the inscription, facilitates its more precise dating.
Furthermore, given the low abundance, and insufficient knowledge of this type of monument in the province of Dalmatia, the osteotheca from Rab is classified in a wider group of such and related monuments from the central Dalmatian area. The analysis of available information on the
spolium itself and on other monuments from the area of Kampor is an attempt to reconstruct its possible find-spot as well as its numerous reuses, ultimately including embedment in its present location. The osteotheca from Rab, as a new type of sepulchral monument on the island, as well as in the greater area of Kvarner, enhances previous knowledge about ancient funerary monuments of northern Liburnia and their origin, all the while pointing to another more monumental solution within the (rural?) necropolises of Rab.
the monument, which corresponds to the osteothecae of Salonitan production, on account of its stylistic and formal features, and especially its dimensions. This, together with the content of the inscription, facilitates its more precise dating.
Furthermore, given the low abundance, and insufficient knowledge of this type of monument in the province of Dalmatia, the osteotheca from Rab is classified in a wider group of such and related monuments from the central Dalmatian area. The analysis of available information on the
spolium itself and on other monuments from the area of Kampor is an attempt to reconstruct its possible find-spot as well as its numerous reuses, ultimately including embedment in its present location. The osteotheca from Rab, as a new type of sepulchral monument on the island, as well as in the greater area of Kvarner, enhances previous knowledge about ancient funerary monuments of northern Liburnia and their origin, all the while pointing to another more monumental solution within the (rural?) necropolises of Rab.
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A pendant representing a human figure was found during the 2015 excavation campaign within the Roman pottery workshop in the town centre of today’s Crikvenica (northeast Adriatic), in the area pertaining to the remains of roofed rooms... more
A pendant representing a human figure was found during the 2015 excavation campaign within the Roman pottery workshop in the town centre of today’s Crikvenica (northeast Adriatic), in the area pertaining to the remains of roofed rooms with pavements. The iconographic analysis ascertained that, with all probability, it represents the Hellenised Egyptian deity Horus, that is, the Greco-Roman Harpocrates; along with the rest of the gens of Isis, he belongs to the “Alexandrine family” or triad/tetrad. The pendant, made of faience, can be placed alongside similar objects uncovered in the eastern Adriatic, within the wider context of spread of the cult of Isis and with it associated beliefs in the Adriatic area, but it can also be regarded in the light of personal religiousness or belief, possibly with the apotropaic, individualised significance of an amulet.
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Izrađeno uz fi nancijsku potporu Ministarstva znanosti i obrazovanja Republike Hrvatske. Made with the fi nancial support of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia.
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On the bases of archaeological and documentary data an overview of the burial evidence of Roman and late Antique date on the island of Rab (North East Adriatic, Croatia) is brought forth, spatially analysed and interpreted within the... more
On the bases of archaeological and documentary data an overview of the burial evidence of Roman and late Antique date on the island of Rab (North East Adriatic, Croatia) is brought forth, spatially analysed and
interpreted within the so-far defined rural settlement pattern. While aiding in the definition of burial practices and their diachronic changes, data derived from such evidence and interpreted from a social perspective, can be indicative for continuity and changes within the island’s rural landscape organisation.
interpreted within the so-far defined rural settlement pattern. While aiding in the definition of burial practices and their diachronic changes, data derived from such evidence and interpreted from a social perspective, can be indicative for continuity and changes within the island’s rural landscape organisation.
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Geophysical prospection and small-scale archaeological excavation were undertaken on the site of Kaštelina, a Late Iron Age hillfort settlement located on the Stolac promontory in the northern part of Rab island (Kvarner Gulf, Croatia).... more
Geophysical prospection and small-scale archaeological excavation were undertaken on the site of Kaštelina, a Late Iron Age hillfort settlement located on the Stolac promontory in the northern part of Rab island (Kvarner Gulf, Croatia). Within the frame of the "Archaeological topography of the island of Rab" program, a Polish-Croatian team applied a series of multidisciplinary methods to study the occupational history of the site, its preservation, the nature of selected site features and future research potential. Ground-penetrating radar and magnetometer surveys, combined with the implementation of the Amplitude Data Comparison (ADC) method, led to the detection of remains of Late Iron Age building structures distributed over the northwestern side of the Stolac promontory. Archaeological excavations verifying the findings of the geophysical survey resulted in the discovery of a dwelling with associated outdoor features. A preliminary assessment of the outcome of a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the site of Kaštelina emphasizes the importance of the collected data for a general understanding of Late Iron Age settlements and their internal organisation in a wider context.
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In the paper the use of GIS to diachronically analyse the settlement pattern detected through archaeological research is illustrated on the case study of the island of Rab (NE Adriatic, Croatia) and correlated with a model of the island's... more
In the paper the use of GIS to diachronically analyse the settlement pattern detected through archaeological research is illustrated on the case study of the island of Rab (NE Adriatic, Croatia) and correlated with a model of the island's economic output, its environmental features and available data on regional changing climatic conditions. The obtained results are then interpreted within a wider Adriatic setting and a current theoretical framework which allows to correlate socioeconomic and environmental indicators in the interpretation of archaeologically detected changes in the use of the landscape.
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The paper presents an overview of pottery and ceramic finds recovered during excavations aimed at documenting the current state of preservation of the Hellenistic rampart on the northern side of Epetion, modern-day Stobreč.... more
The paper presents an overview of pottery and ceramic finds recovered during excavations aimed at documenting the current state of preservation of the Hellenistic rampart on the northern side of Epetion, modern-day Stobreč. Morpho-stylistic and typo-functional analyses of documented sherds were carried out, allowing us to present the finds on the bases of chronology, pottery classes and vessels’ functional groups. This provides us with a first, though limited overview of the material culture of Stobreč, viewed in the context of pottery and other goods circulation in Dalmatia.
U radu se donosi pregled keramičkih nalaza, koji su otkriveni tijekom arheoloških iskopavanja obavljenih prilikom izrade dokumentacije postojećeg stanja helenističkog bedema na sjevernoj strani antičkog Epetija, današnjeg Stobreča. Analizirane su stilsko-morfološke i tipološko-funkcionalne karakteristike dokumentiranih ulomaka temeljem kojih se keramički nalazi predstavljaju prema kronologiji, keramičkih vrstama i funkcionalnim grupama posuđa. To nam omogućava određeni uvid u arheološku materijalnu kulturu s prostora Stobreča, koja je sagledana u kontekstu cirkulacije keramike, ali i drugih dobara u Dalmaciji.
U radu se donosi pregled keramičkih nalaza, koji su otkriveni tijekom arheoloških iskopavanja obavljenih prilikom izrade dokumentacije postojećeg stanja helenističkog bedema na sjevernoj strani antičkog Epetija, današnjeg Stobreča. Analizirane su stilsko-morfološke i tipološko-funkcionalne karakteristike dokumentiranih ulomaka temeljem kojih se keramički nalazi predstavljaju prema kronologiji, keramičkih vrstama i funkcionalnim grupama posuđa. To nam omogućava određeni uvid u arheološku materijalnu kulturu s prostora Stobreča, koja je sagledana u kontekstu cirkulacije keramike, ali i drugih dobara u Dalmaciji.
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The paper deals with two vessels bearing a toponymic inscription - Felix Arba and Salona – found in Nin and Janice, in all likelihood originating from the island of Rab and Salona, and a recently identified vessel, also from Nin, possibly... more
The paper deals with two vessels bearing a toponymic inscription - Felix Arba and Salona – found in Nin and Janice, in all likelihood originating from the island of Rab and Salona, and a recently identified vessel, also from Nin, possibly belonging to the same group, though the interpretation of its inscription is difficult. On the basis of morphological and typological characteristics, vessels are classified to pottery categories of tableware and transport pottery, which enables their potential chronological and functional attribution, corroborating assumptions on their local origin. On the basis of the aforementioned, the vessels are interpreted as ancient souvenirs, not only as ceramic objects but also as possible receptacles for assumed foodstuffs and other liquids. Alternatively, on the basis of analogies from other parts of the Empire, possibility of their use is suggested in transport or commercialization of specific local products intended for very specific clients, in this case sailors, anyhow these are vessels intended for small-scale market. Regardless of the interpretation we might be inclined to accept, vessels with (not only?) toponymic inscriptions can be observed in various contexts, enabling reconstruction of not only productive and market cycle of these products but also their more extensive biography, as well as certain cultural practices, such as ancient mobility, creating memory and “self-representation” of ancient sites, ancient literacy etc., suggesting possibility of their multiple function as well as reuse, attested at least in one case, and assumed lengthy use.
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Roman building materials, especially brick and tiles (tegulae and imbex) marked a new era in the architecture of Roman Dalmatia. While imported materials seem to still form the bulk of the evidence, recently identified and definitely... more
Roman building materials, especially brick and tiles (tegulae and imbex) marked a new era in the architecture of Roman Dalmatia. While imported materials seem to still form the bulk of the evidence, recently identified and definitely located local productions provide the possibility to place these products within a technological and economical framework. The in-depth analysis of the array of ceramic building materials (CBM) of the workshop of Sextus Me(u)tillius Maximus in Crikvenica (north-eastern Adriatic) evidences their forming methods and production technology, while some distribution aspects and their role within the rural economy indicate their relevance within the regional CBM market. This paper will highlight such aspects and place them within a wider debate on the onset of production, the organisation of rural property, and the transmission of technology and knowledge through the adoption of “Roman style” architectural solutions.
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Results of multidisciplinary research conducted on the island of Rab (Northeastern Adriatic, Croatia) are presented with particular focus on late Roman rural settlements and their economic activities. The settlement in Podšilo bay, Lopar... more
Results of multidisciplinary research conducted on the island of Rab (Northeastern Adriatic, Croatia) are presented with particular focus on late Roman rural settlements and their economic activities. The settlement in Podšilo bay, Lopar peninsula, is analyzed in more detail, providing evidence on a vibrant local community engaged in diversified craft activities and the exploitation of local land and marine resources. Along with the specificities of its layout and organization, this site also presents unique possibilities to study environmental factors that influenced its setup and economy, but also its demise, tentatively placed within the 6th century AD.
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The paper’s aim is to try to assess pottery and ceramics production models present in the Roman province Dalmatia, more specifically for its northernmost part (Liburnia), by summarising known data on production facilities, location and... more
The paper’s aim is to try to assess pottery and ceramics production models present in the Roman province Dalmatia, more specifically for its northernmost part (Liburnia), by summarising known data on production facilities, location and landscape exploitation as well as products and their distribution. A wide array of typologically different data, spanning from archaeological and historical to geological and palinological, is used to reconstruct the onset and the chronology of pottery and ceramic production in Dalmatia and Liburnia, and to link this industry to other branches of the ancient economy. Though still in progress, recent research shows that some general models can be discerned, helping
understanding rural settlement organisation, urban production and market demands as well, and finally aiding the reconstruction of all those cultural changes and social processes that marked the early Imperial period on the eastern Adriatic, but also the economic developments occurring at later periods.
understanding rural settlement organisation, urban production and market demands as well, and finally aiding the reconstruction of all those cultural changes and social processes that marked the early Imperial period on the eastern Adriatic, but also the economic developments occurring at later periods.
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The paper deals with the finds of Pannonian Slipped Ware (PSW) on the territory of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Recognised for the first time in 2006, this ware has since been documented throughout the coastal area and on the adjacent... more
The paper deals with the finds of Pannonian Slipped Ware (PSW) on the
territory of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Recognised for the first time
in 2006, this ware has since been documented throughout the coastal area and on the adjacent islands. Nevertheless, a concentration of finds can be noted in the area of the northern Adriatic, pointing to the importance of Senia the main crossroad of maritime and terrestrial routes in this area, in the distribution on the ware. The models of distribution in the southern part of the province are yet to be understood, though seaborne transport is certain due to the presence of this ware on islands.PSW is present in Dalmatia with three main types of bowls, but finds of plates, though of an unidentifiable type, are also present. The distribution of PSW on the eastern Adriatic coast is circumscribed to a specific timeframe within the 2nd c., although its production continued much longer, coinciding with the period when the Italic products gave way to eastern Mediterranean and north African imports.
territory of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Recognised for the first time
in 2006, this ware has since been documented throughout the coastal area and on the adjacent islands. Nevertheless, a concentration of finds can be noted in the area of the northern Adriatic, pointing to the importance of Senia the main crossroad of maritime and terrestrial routes in this area, in the distribution on the ware. The models of distribution in the southern part of the province are yet to be understood, though seaborne transport is certain due to the presence of this ware on islands.PSW is present in Dalmatia with three main types of bowls, but finds of plates, though of an unidentifiable type, are also present. The distribution of PSW on the eastern Adriatic coast is circumscribed to a specific timeframe within the 2nd c., although its production continued much longer, coinciding with the period when the Italic products gave way to eastern Mediterranean and north African imports.
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The lack of evidence from literary sources is a crucial problem in the reconstruction of micro economic developments, especially of agriculture and trade, in the area of northern Liburnia (present-day Kvarner area) in the Roman period. In... more
The lack of evidence from literary sources is a crucial problem in the
reconstruction of micro economic developments, especially of agriculture and trade, in the area of northern Liburnia (present-day Kvarner area) in the Roman period. In this context, the question is whether local pottery production can give us some answers and guide us towards the resolution of this problems. On the example of fish amphorae produced in Crikvenica’s pottery production complex
we will try to point out a few of the challenges faced when they are used as indicators of local foodstuff production within this region.
reconstruction of micro economic developments, especially of agriculture and trade, in the area of northern Liburnia (present-day Kvarner area) in the Roman period. In this context, the question is whether local pottery production can give us some answers and guide us towards the resolution of this problems. On the example of fish amphorae produced in Crikvenica’s pottery production complex
we will try to point out a few of the challenges faced when they are used as indicators of local foodstuff production within this region.
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The paper presents results of a geophysical survey conducted in Crikvenica, a town located at the northeastern Adriatic Sea coast in Croatia. The main aim was to identify extent of a Roman pottery workshop discovered to the north of the... more
The paper presents results of a geophysical survey conducted in Crikvenica, a town located at the northeastern Adriatic Sea coast in Croatia. The main aim was to identify extent of a Roman pottery workshop discovered to the north of the present town, at the site known as " Igralište ". The performed magnetic and GPR surveys within the area of the modern playground in Crikvenica revealed a large number of anomalies that may be connected with anthropogenic activity during different periods, both in modern and ancient times. The first group consists of anomalies generated by remnants of the modern underground infrastructure. Magnetic and ground-penetrating radar maps revealed anomalies in the northwestern part of the modern playground that can be very likely interpreted as remains of a large ceramic kiln dated back to the Roman Period, similar to the kiln discovered during the excavations located further to the north. Finally, the survey performed within the Crikvenica football stadium clearly indicates that the integration of different Ground Penetrating Radar and magnetic methods allows for a detailed and effective identification of buried archaeological structures in large areas.
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In 2016 within the RED Project Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops, 5 selected areas around the Podšilo Bay were geophysically surveyed. During the fieldworks in the Lopar... more
In 2016 within the RED Project Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops, 5 selected areas around the Podšilo Bay were geophysically surveyed. During the fieldworks in the Lopar protected area, located in the northeastern part of the Island of Rab a gradiometer, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) were used. The main aim of the project was to document presence of the Roman architecture in two areas of the bay's hinterland as suggested earlier by finds of pottery and glass. Geophysical studies conducted in the Lopar area revealed presence of underground remains of ancient structures, probably from the late Roman period and connected with a ceramic production centre at the present seashore. The most interesting results were obtained for the area no. 4, the site where magnetic, georadar and ERT surveys revealed an ancient regular building at 0.4–0.6 m depth. The survey performed in the Lopar area clearly indicates that integration of different geophysical methods enables detailed and effective identification of buried archaeological structures.
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Pottery dated to late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages from filed surverys within the Chienti river valley is presented. Although the sample is overall small, certain occurencies are nevertheless significant in widening the... more
Pottery dated to late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages from filed surverys within the Chienti river valley is presented. Although the sample is overall small, certain occurencies are nevertheless significant in widening the distribution of certain ware and, mostly, in identifing and dating surveyed sites.
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Il contributo intende presentare i materiali ceramici provenienti dalle campagne di ricognizione effettuate nell'ambito del progetto RIMEM (Ricerche sugli Insediamenti Medievali dell'Entroterra Marchigiano, direzione del progetto Prof. U.... more
Il contributo intende presentare i materiali ceramici provenienti dalle campagne di ricognizione effettuate nell'ambito del progetto RIMEM (Ricerche sugli Insediamenti Medievali dell'Entroterra Marchigiano, direzione del progetto Prof. U. Moscatelli, Università degli Studi di Macerata) tra il 2006 e il 2008. Nello specifico si prendono in esame i materiali diagnostici per l'età romana e tardo antica e medievale. Per la ceramica romana e tardo antica vengono considerate le classi della ceramica comune e fine, nonché le lucerne, mentre per quel che riguarda il materiale medievale si analizzano le ceramiche comuni, di fatto le più rappresentative per i secoli altomedievali.
Proprio al repertorio delle ceramiche di uso comune si legano numerosi problemi di continuità con il periodo tardoantico, legati alle caratteristiche funzionali e decorative, ponendo dei limiti all’apporto datante di queste forme. L’analisi tipologica-morfologica, associata ai dati ricavati da analisi archeometriche su un campione limitato, ma ritenuto significativo, ha permesso tuttavia di individuare alcune produzioni circolanti nel settore appenninico oggetto della ricerca, con evidenti raffronti provenienti dalla zona umbra-tirrenica e medio adriatica, sia per l’età romana che per quella medievale. I tipi morfologici della ceramica comune su cui si è posta una particolare attenzione sono i forni-coperchio e i contenitori decorati a pettine (sia chiusi che aperti), recipienti in uso fin dall’età romana, ma che si diffondono massicciamente in età medievale con modalità e varianti in alcuni casi ben riconoscibili. In ultimo si offre un repertorio dei tipi del paiolo a cestello, forma ampiamente diffusa nell’area appenninica (ma non solo) del centro Italia tra XI e XIII secolo e rappresentativa di evidenti cambiamenti nelle abitudini alimentari e nelle tecniche di cottura di questa area geografica. Il materiale ceramico presentato costituisce un importante apporto alle conoscenze archeologiche del territorio dell’entroterra marchigiano, in una regione dove lo studio della cultura materiale del medioevo è ancora ad uno stato embrionale e limitato a sporadici interventi stratigrafici.
Proprio al repertorio delle ceramiche di uso comune si legano numerosi problemi di continuità con il periodo tardoantico, legati alle caratteristiche funzionali e decorative, ponendo dei limiti all’apporto datante di queste forme. L’analisi tipologica-morfologica, associata ai dati ricavati da analisi archeometriche su un campione limitato, ma ritenuto significativo, ha permesso tuttavia di individuare alcune produzioni circolanti nel settore appenninico oggetto della ricerca, con evidenti raffronti provenienti dalla zona umbra-tirrenica e medio adriatica, sia per l’età romana che per quella medievale. I tipi morfologici della ceramica comune su cui si è posta una particolare attenzione sono i forni-coperchio e i contenitori decorati a pettine (sia chiusi che aperti), recipienti in uso fin dall’età romana, ma che si diffondono massicciamente in età medievale con modalità e varianti in alcuni casi ben riconoscibili. In ultimo si offre un repertorio dei tipi del paiolo a cestello, forma ampiamente diffusa nell’area appenninica (ma non solo) del centro Italia tra XI e XIII secolo e rappresentativa di evidenti cambiamenti nelle abitudini alimentari e nelle tecniche di cottura di questa area geografica. Il materiale ceramico presentato costituisce un importante apporto alle conoscenze archeologiche del territorio dell’entroterra marchigiano, in una regione dove lo studio della cultura materiale del medioevo è ancora ad uno stato embrionale e limitato a sporadici interventi stratigrafici.
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Preliminary data from a study carried out in the museums of the Kvarner area (ancient northern Liburnia in today’s Croatia), mainly relative to Italian terra sigillata and thin-walled ware is being presented, but during which some pottery... more
Preliminary data from a study carried out in the museums of the Kvarner area (ancient northern Liburnia in today’s Croatia), mainly relative to Italian terra sigillata and thin-walled ware is being presented, but during which some pottery classes previously unknown in the region have also been identified. Mainly, these are Black-gloss ware, “Raetische Ware”, “Pannonische Glanztonware” and Central Gaulish terra sigillata. A well recognisable form of coarse ware has also been identified, i.e. l’olla ad orlo sagomato e decorazione incisa (ollae with square rim and incised decoration), the distribution of which spans a brother area now including the Kvarner as well.
Without pretending to be exhaustive, this overview highlights the potential of the museum, communal and private collections of the region, providing new insights in the pottery evidence, in particular that of late-Republican and mid-Imperial wares.
Without pretending to be exhaustive, this overview highlights the potential of the museum, communal and private collections of the region, providing new insights in the pottery evidence, in particular that of late-Republican and mid-Imperial wares.
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During excavations in the south-western part of Crikvenica’s figlina, in the area behind the largest kiln, two inhumation burials were unearthed. Grave 1 (G1) was largely devastated but Grave 2 (G2) was found intact. The grave goods in G2... more
During excavations in the south-western part of Crikvenica’s figlina, in the area behind the largest kiln, two inhumation burials were unearthed. Grave 1 (G1) was largely devastated but Grave 2 (G2) was found intact. The grave goods in G2 were laid close to the deceased’s right side and on the body. Close to the hip were located a pearl of the »trilobitenperlen« type and a factory lamp with a bronze needle placed in its filling hole, a jug was located at some distance from the feet and a nail was recovered placed on the chest. The grave is dated to the 2nd half of the 3rd and the 4th century AD. The lamp with the tool in the filling hole gave us the opportunity to discuss the secondary usage of metal objects, in this case as a tool probably used for wick regulation.
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This paper aims to illustrate introductory and methodological features peculiar to the study and classification of pottery finds yielded by the R.I.M.E.M. project surveys and presented in detail in the following papers (Konestra and... more
This paper aims to illustrate introductory and methodological features peculiar to the study and classification of pottery finds yielded by the R.I.M.E.M. project surveys and presented in detail in the following papers (Konestra and Virgili).
Field-walking finds, in fact, present numerous issues in recognition and dating, particularly for those of early Middle Age date, which we tried to overcome by intensive cataloging of diagnostic shreds by means of an ad hoc database.
A brief overview of the conclusions drawn from Roman and Medieval finds study is presented as well, with an appendix containing the fabric’s catalogue referred to in the
following papers and compiled by macroscopic shred analysis.
The second section of the paper is entirely dedicated to presenting the data from the archaeometric analysis carried out by the department of Earth sciences of the University
of Camerino (prof. E. Paris) and focused on the comprehension of certain technological and productive features regarding particularly those shreds morphologically identified as
pertaining to clibani and paioli a cestello.
Field-walking finds, in fact, present numerous issues in recognition and dating, particularly for those of early Middle Age date, which we tried to overcome by intensive cataloging of diagnostic shreds by means of an ad hoc database.
A brief overview of the conclusions drawn from Roman and Medieval finds study is presented as well, with an appendix containing the fabric’s catalogue referred to in the
following papers and compiled by macroscopic shred analysis.
The second section of the paper is entirely dedicated to presenting the data from the archaeometric analysis carried out by the department of Earth sciences of the University
of Camerino (prof. E. Paris) and focused on the comprehension of certain technological and productive features regarding particularly those shreds morphologically identified as
pertaining to clibani and paioli a cestello.
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The paper presents the typology of Roman and Late roman pottery collected during the 2006-2008 field-walking campaigns of the R.I.M.E.M. project, with particular regard to some of the most significant sites identified. A subdivision in... more
The paper presents the typology of Roman and Late roman pottery collected during the 2006-2008 field-walking campaigns of the R.I.M.E.M. project, with particular regard to
some of the most significant sites identified.
A subdivision in classes and types allowed us to assign narrower dates to fine pottery
(black-gloss, various sigillata, thin-walled ware) and lamps, while broader dates were assigned, on the basis of regional and extra regional analogies, to the coarse wares. Analyses carried out on the material allowed us to identify, for some productions, comparisons with the Umbrian-Tyrrhenian and mid-Adriatic areas, with a strong presence of regional analogies as well, which enabled us to broaden the distribution of certain classes to the area examined by the project.
some of the most significant sites identified.
A subdivision in classes and types allowed us to assign narrower dates to fine pottery
(black-gloss, various sigillata, thin-walled ware) and lamps, while broader dates were assigned, on the basis of regional and extra regional analogies, to the coarse wares. Analyses carried out on the material allowed us to identify, for some productions, comparisons with the Umbrian-Tyrrhenian and mid-Adriatic areas, with a strong presence of regional analogies as well, which enabled us to broaden the distribution of certain classes to the area examined by the project.
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The paper presents the analysis of the pottery assemblage from the systematic excavations at the forum of Municipium Flavium Fulfinum (2007–2013), situated near Omišalj on the Krk Island. The assemblage has been divided into amphorae,... more
The paper presents the analysis of the pottery assemblage from the systematic excavations at the forum of Municipium Flavium Fulfinum (2007–2013), situated near Omišalj on the Krk Island. The assemblage has been divided into amphorae, tableware, domestic ware and cooking ware, oil lamps, various ceramic objects and construction ceramics, and in terms of chronology belongs to the early and late antiquity and the modern period. In addition to a typo-chronological analysis of the assemblage, which was facilitated by analogies with the neighbouring regions of the Kvarner Gulf, Dalmatia, Istria, as well as Italy and Slovenia, the paper offers a review of their distribution in northern Liburnia and the wider Eastern Adriatic region. Also, based on the analysed finds we attempted to interpret the commercial movements and habits of the residents of Fulfinum through different historical periods to which the assemblage belongs. We have, for instance, perceived certain differences in the frequency of individual categories, which we interpreted with regard to the function of the forum area, as well as in the wider context of the commercial traffic in the Adriatic: fine tableware and imports from the Italian territory are present throughout early antiquity, same as the
products of a local ceramic workshop in Crikvenica, whereas African products predominate in the later periods, in addition to the rare imports from the East. From the end of the 4th cent., with the appearance of coarse cooking ware of black-grey fabric there arises also a possibility of
regaining the local/regional market, although the place of origin of this ceramic type has not been entirely clarified.
products of a local ceramic workshop in Crikvenica, whereas African products predominate in the later periods, in addition to the rare imports from the East. From the end of the 4th cent., with the appearance of coarse cooking ware of black-grey fabric there arises also a possibility of
regaining the local/regional market, although the place of origin of this ceramic type has not been entirely clarified.
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Durante lo studio delle tipologie ceramiche presenti sul sito dell’officina, è stata notata la relativa rarità di tappi interpretabili come copertura per anfore, mentre mancano del tutto esemplari inscritti. I tappi e i coperchi rinvenuti... more
Durante lo studio delle tipologie ceramiche presenti sul sito dell’officina, è stata notata la relativa rarità di tappi interpretabili come copertura per anfore, mentre mancano del tutto esemplari inscritti. I tappi e i coperchi rinvenuti a Crikvenica sono stati suddivisi in tre tipologie, di cui la prima (Tipo 1) e la seconda (Tipo 2) sono rispettivamente relative a tappi per anfore e tappi per anfore o brocche, mentre la terza riguarda coperchi per altre tipologie di recipienti.
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The paper presents the ceramic material from the excavations at the Kurilovo necropolis (Island of Krk, Croatia) carried out in 2005 by N. Novak and currently presented at the Archaeological collection at JANAF (Adriatic oil... more
The paper presents the ceramic material from
the excavations at the Kurilovo necropolis (Island
of Krk, Croatia) carried out in 2005 by N. Novak
and currently presented at the Archaeological collection
at JANAF (Adriatic oil pipeline). The material
comes from five grave contexts and the surrounding
area.
the excavations at the Kurilovo necropolis (Island
of Krk, Croatia) carried out in 2005 by N. Novak
and currently presented at the Archaeological collection
at JANAF (Adriatic oil pipeline). The material
comes from five grave contexts and the surrounding
area.
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The paper presents the typology of amphora stoppers identified among the waste material of the pottery workshop localised at Crikvenica (Ad Turres), on the northern coast of the province Dalmatia. While the workshop produced 11 types of... more
The paper presents the typology of amphora stoppers identified among the waste material of the pottery workshop localised at Crikvenica (Ad Turres), on the northern coast of the province Dalmatia. While the workshop produced
11 types of amphorae, the amount of stoppers is very low and some types could have been used with other pottery
shapes as well. Therefore, alternative methods for closing amphorae have been hypothesized, such as stoppers made
from perishable materials or potsherds, but the low visibility of ceramic stoppers among the waste material has to
be taken into consideration as well.
11 types of amphorae, the amount of stoppers is very low and some types could have been used with other pottery
shapes as well. Therefore, alternative methods for closing amphorae have been hypothesized, such as stoppers made
from perishable materials or potsherds, but the low visibility of ceramic stoppers among the waste material has to
be taken into consideration as well.
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With the 2019 pilot campaign the onset of multidisciplinary research at Danilo Gornje (Šibenik) was marked, comprising geophysical prospections of the wider Šematorij site area and the first geoarchaeological landscape analyses.... more
With the 2019 pilot campaign the onset of multidisciplinary research at Danilo Gornje (Šibenik) was marked, comprising geophysical prospections of the wider Šematorij site area and the first geoarchaeological landscape analyses. Activities were carried out in collaboration by the Šibenik City Museum, the Institute of Archaeology of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw and the Institute of Archaeology in Zagreb as a first step in a wider multidisciplinary research programme aimed at exploring the topography and landscape of Danilo from pre-Roman times to late Antiquity.
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Archaeological excavations at the stanzia Blek site (Tar – Vabriga/Torre – Abrega municipality, Istria county), which is probably to be identified with “Stari Tar” mentioned by historic sources, evidenced several phases which saw the... more
Archaeological excavations at the stanzia Blek site (Tar – Vabriga/Torre – Abrega municipality, Istria county), which is probably to be identified with “Stari Tar” mentioned by historic sources, evidenced several phases which saw the transformations of a roman rural settlement (villa) into a medieval fortified one. A sacral complex, located to the east of the central nucleus of the settlement, probably a tower, can be linked to the early Medieval phase. In the paper new data on the church and the sepulchral annex is brought forth, allowing to define their character and dating on the bases of structural features and analogies. They are
then discussed within the context of the wider organization of the settlement.
then discussed within the context of the wider organization of the settlement.
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The collection of a wide range of data related to the settlement pattern of the island of Rab, carried out through six years of reconnaissance, geophysical prospection and trial trenching campaigns, allowed the definition of a clearer... more
The collection of a wide range of data related to the settlement pattern of the island of Rab, carried out through six years of reconnaissance, geophysical prospection and trial trenching campaigns, allowed the definition of a clearer picture of the island’s settling from the Bronze age to early Modern times. This data set, used as basis for further analysis, indicated the need to further explore selected settlement sites in order to better define both their typology and their internal organisation. Consequently, during the 2019 campaign of the Archaeological topography of the island of Rab project, research intensified on two sites on the Lopar peninsula: Kaštelina cape and Podšilo bay. In parallel, further reconnaissance and geophysical prospecting was carried out both on Lopar and within Rab municipality, aiding in the definition of settled area spread and their features, which will help comparative period-specific analysis of the island’s settling. A pilot prospecting campaign carried out within
the historic centre of Rab town allowed assessing the methods’ potential within the urban fabric of such a long-settled zone, but also gaining first wide-area data on its diachronic developments. Such data will also prove essential in understanding the inter-settlement relationships and the overall organisation of the island’s settlement pattern through time. Within the paper preliminary results of the research carried out at three sites is presented, i.e. an Iron Age hillfort, a Roman rural settlement and
within the urban centre, which are, due to their representative features, indicative for proposing the development of settling on the island.
the historic centre of Rab town allowed assessing the methods’ potential within the urban fabric of such a long-settled zone, but also gaining first wide-area data on its diachronic developments. Such data will also prove essential in understanding the inter-settlement relationships and the overall organisation of the island’s settlement pattern through time. Within the paper preliminary results of the research carried out at three sites is presented, i.e. an Iron Age hillfort, a Roman rural settlement and
within the urban centre, which are, due to their representative features, indicative for proposing the development of settling on the island.
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The latest research campaigns within the project Archaeological Topography of the Island of Rab have included a series of interdisciplinary methods facilitating the identification and documentation of the determined sites, locations, and... more
The latest research campaigns within the project Archaeological Topography of the Island of Rab have included a series of interdisciplinary methods facilitating the identification and documentation of the determined sites, locations, and their surroundings. Also, test trenches have been made on certain sites since 2016 to verify the data and obtain a clearer chronology. On the basis of this methodology, sites on Lopar peninsula have been researched in the 2018 campaign too. The works included test trenches and geoarchaeological research in Podšilo bay, geophysical measurements on cape Kaštelina, and a survey of the wider areas of cape Šilo and Dubac cove. The results are still preliminary, but they already point to a complex use of Podšilo bay in late antiquity, while possible remains of Iron Age settlement architecture have been recorded on cape Kaštelina.
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The fieldwork within project RED: Roman Economy in Dalmatia (HRZZ, IP-11-2013-3973) in the last year focused on the area of Plemići bay in Ražanac Municipality (Zadar County), where the remains of a Roman pottery workshop have been... more
The fieldwork within project RED: Roman Economy in Dalmatia (HRZZ, IP-11-2013-3973) in the last year focused on the area of Plemići bay in Ražanac Municipality (Zadar County), where the remains of a Roman pottery workshop have been identified. Research was done on land through geophysical surveys and geological sampling, and under sea through detailed documenting of one of the two identified harbour wharves.
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The 2018 excavations on the Stancija Blek site near Tar (Tar – Vabriga / Torre – Abrega municipality, Istrian County) were undertaken in three sectors: west of the ancient cistern, between the tower and the rampart, and in the area south... more
The 2018 excavations on the Stancija Blek site near Tar (Tar – Vabriga / Torre – Abrega municipality, Istrian County) were undertaken in three sectors: west of the ancient cistern, between the tower and the rampart, and in the area south of the church.
The graves found in the latter area, or more precisely, in both identified annexes, can be dated to the period after the 9th century on the basis of the location and the sporadic finds from the fills. Five graves have been identified, but only three have been explored: two are family graves, and one is actually an ossuary dominated by child burials. In the southwestern part of the site, excavations were finished in the sector west of the cistern; more to the west, works began on removing the layer of rubble and collapsed material several meters thick, filling the space between the western annex of the tower and the rampart. Even
though the works next to the church and in the western part of the site will continue during the next campaigns, the collected
preliminary data is valuable for identifying the function of the church annex and defining the stratigraphy of the preserved layers between the rampart and the tower.
The graves found in the latter area, or more precisely, in both identified annexes, can be dated to the period after the 9th century on the basis of the location and the sporadic finds from the fills. Five graves have been identified, but only three have been explored: two are family graves, and one is actually an ossuary dominated by child burials. In the southwestern part of the site, excavations were finished in the sector west of the cistern; more to the west, works began on removing the layer of rubble and collapsed material several meters thick, filling the space between the western annex of the tower and the rampart. Even
though the works next to the church and in the western part of the site will continue during the next campaigns, the collected
preliminary data is valuable for identifying the function of the church annex and defining the stratigraphy of the preserved layers between the rampart and the tower.
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Within the project “Velebit – Cultural landscape of Sub-Velebit Lika” nine sites and several positions with archaeological indicators have been surveyed. The sites are located in the area between Senj and Karlobag (Lika–Senj County) while... more
Within the project “Velebit – Cultural landscape of Sub-Velebit Lika” nine sites and several positions with archaeological indicators have been surveyed. The sites are located in the area between Senj and Karlobag (Lika–Senj County) while their chronologies stretch from Prehistory to the late Middle Ages. Apart from reconnaissance, several sites have been surveyed with a drone, enabling the creation of orthophoto plans and 3D models. The results of this year’s campaign allowed checking the data known from bibliography and, on several sites the current situation does not match previously published data, underlining the utility of such surveys.
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The 2017 research and conservation activities carried out at the Stancija Blek site in Tar covered three sectors of the multiphase architectonic complex which is being investigated since 2008 (Fig. 1). In sector P4, now researched for the... more
The 2017 research and conservation activities carried out at the Stancija Blek site in Tar covered three sectors of the multiphase architectonic complex which is being investigated since 2008 (Fig. 1). In sector P4, now researched for the first time, the course of the (early) medieval fencing wall was determined, as well as the entryway flanked by two massive walls (SU 185 and 186). The western side of the entrance was later walled, creating a small room, to then be filled with destruction debris held by another wall leaning to it from the east (Fig. 2), and marking the final defunctionalisation of this space.
Within sector P8 layers of collapse debris and Late Antique readaptations of an early Imperial room were defined. The room, stretching along the western side of the previously defined cistern was filled with debris upon which a hearth was placed (Fig. 4) and a dividing wall stretching in east-west orientation was built. In the south-eastern corner of this space, a wall (SU 085) with integrated channel, whose spout exists in the room, was uncovered, pointing to the existence of a water management system alongside the cistern. In the western part a threshold was identified, indicating the entrance to the room. The southern limit of the room is still to be defined, as the presently visible wall SU 078, leaning onto SU 085, is a later addition (Fig. 3).
In sector P8A/3, relative to the church and eastern section of the cistern, a thick layer of recent debris was removed in order to allow conservation of the eastern cistern's wall and the southern church's wall. This allowed the uncovering of a room annexed to the church from south, underneath which a raster of previous walls is visible. A wall stretching further south indicates the possible existence of another annex (Fig. 5). The time of building of the annex is still to be determined, but there are indications that it might have been part of the same construction project as the church, thus built within a short time-span after it.
Conservation of the afore-mentioned walls was carried out by removal of loose stones and their repositioning keeping the original height of the walls. Binding was carried out with lime and sand mortar and finishing was done so to preserve the original appearance of the walls' faces and tops.
Within sector P8 layers of collapse debris and Late Antique readaptations of an early Imperial room were defined. The room, stretching along the western side of the previously defined cistern was filled with debris upon which a hearth was placed (Fig. 4) and a dividing wall stretching in east-west orientation was built. In the south-eastern corner of this space, a wall (SU 085) with integrated channel, whose spout exists in the room, was uncovered, pointing to the existence of a water management system alongside the cistern. In the western part a threshold was identified, indicating the entrance to the room. The southern limit of the room is still to be defined, as the presently visible wall SU 078, leaning onto SU 085, is a later addition (Fig. 3).
In sector P8A/3, relative to the church and eastern section of the cistern, a thick layer of recent debris was removed in order to allow conservation of the eastern cistern's wall and the southern church's wall. This allowed the uncovering of a room annexed to the church from south, underneath which a raster of previous walls is visible. A wall stretching further south indicates the possible existence of another annex (Fig. 5). The time of building of the annex is still to be determined, but there are indications that it might have been part of the same construction project as the church, thus built within a short time-span after it.
Conservation of the afore-mentioned walls was carried out by removal of loose stones and their repositioning keeping the original height of the walls. Binding was carried out with lime and sand mortar and finishing was done so to preserve the original appearance of the walls' faces and tops.
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A series of field and geophysical surveys were carried out in September 2017 on multiple sites on the island of Rab, in particular within Lopar peninsula, where trial excavations have also been conducted. The activities were carried out... more
A series of field and geophysical surveys were carried out in September 2017 on multiple sites on the island of Rab, in particular within Lopar peninsula, where trial excavations have also been conducted. The activities were carried out thanks to the collaboration of the Institute of archaeology in Zagreb (Dr. A. Konestra), the Institute of Archaeology of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw (Dr. hab. F. Welc, geophysical measurements and data processing) and the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb (A. Dugonjić). All sites included in the activities are of Roman - late Roman date and of probable rural-productive character. Thanks to the interdisciplinary approach, data gathered allows to shed light on the sites' extent, chronology and inter-site relations. Part of the activities were carried out within the framework of project RED – Roman economy in Dalmatia of the Croatian science foundation (IP-11-2013-3973).
Geophysical surveys, including Ground - Penetrating Radar (GPR) and the magnetic (gradiometer) method, were conducted on the sites Za Markovićem (Konestra et al. 2017), Lukovac (Čaušević-Bully, Bully 2014) and in six areas within Podšilo bay on Lopar (Fig. 1). On the basis of their results, a trial trench has been positioned at the Podkućine site (Area 1) (Fig. 4), yielding architecture and stratigraphic remains of the eastern section of a quadrangular 11 x 11 m sized building. Small finds suggest the construction and use of the building within the 4th - 6th c., while the find of a column base indicates the possibility of the existence of a porch or colonnade (Fig. 5). Prospections carried out at two other locations within Podšilo bay (Areas 3 and 5) (Fig. 3), resulted in definition of two rectangular structures on the northern slopes of the bay and, nearby a previously excavated pottery kiln (Lipovac Vrkljan, Šiljeg 2012), the badly preserved remains of another kiln. Field survey on the shores in the Barbat area located a scatter of pottery finds, probably pertaining to a coastal settlement of late Roman date and destroyed by later infrastructural activities.
Geophysical surveys, including Ground - Penetrating Radar (GPR) and the magnetic (gradiometer) method, were conducted on the sites Za Markovićem (Konestra et al. 2017), Lukovac (Čaušević-Bully, Bully 2014) and in six areas within Podšilo bay on Lopar (Fig. 1). On the basis of their results, a trial trench has been positioned at the Podkućine site (Area 1) (Fig. 4), yielding architecture and stratigraphic remains of the eastern section of a quadrangular 11 x 11 m sized building. Small finds suggest the construction and use of the building within the 4th - 6th c., while the find of a column base indicates the possibility of the existence of a porch or colonnade (Fig. 5). Prospections carried out at two other locations within Podšilo bay (Areas 3 and 5) (Fig. 3), resulted in definition of two rectangular structures on the northern slopes of the bay and, nearby a previously excavated pottery kiln (Lipovac Vrkljan, Šiljeg 2012), the badly preserved remains of another kiln. Field survey on the shores in the Barbat area located a scatter of pottery finds, probably pertaining to a coastal settlement of late Roman date and destroyed by later infrastructural activities.
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In November 2016 a field survey campaign has been carried out in the area of the sub-Velebit Coast and within the Gacka plain. The areas interested by the survey are those of the settlements Lukovo otočko, Stinica and Čovići, while other... more
In November 2016 a field survey campaign has been carried out in the area of the sub-Velebit Coast and within the Gacka plain. The areas interested by the survey are those of the settlements Lukovo otočko, Stinica and Čovići, while other data was gathered through literature, historic cartography, aerial photography and local population interviewing.
One of the tasks of this year's activities was that of locating the hill fort system around Lukovo bay. Due to a lack of precise geolocations and bad weather, only two positions were surveyed, giving negative results. Nevertheless, data on underwater finds and sites was plotted within GIS as well as potential land sites identified through cartography and aerial photography. These sites will be surveyed in one of the following campaigns.
In the internal area of the region, the site of the Mithraeum at Rajanov grič was surveyed, as well as the saddle Baške Oštarije.
One of the tasks of this year's activities was that of locating the hill fort system around Lukovo bay. Due to a lack of precise geolocations and bad weather, only two positions were surveyed, giving negative results. Nevertheless, data on underwater finds and sites was plotted within GIS as well as potential land sites identified through cartography and aerial photography. These sites will be surveyed in one of the following campaigns.
In the internal area of the region, the site of the Mithraeum at Rajanov grič was surveyed, as well as the saddle Baške Oštarije.
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Archaeological excavations at Stancija Blek (Tar, Tar – Vabriga municipality) in 2016 covered the areas of, as previously defined, Room 8 and Room 1. In fact, research was carried out to define the western perimeter of the cistern, the... more
Archaeological excavations at Stancija Blek (Tar, Tar – Vabriga municipality) in 2016 covered the areas of, as previously defined, Room 8 and Room 1. In fact, research was carried out to define the western perimeter of the cistern, the area to the east of it, and to review the presence of archaeological stratiphication within the "tower", where previous clearings have taken away part of the infill.
In the western part of R8 a more complex stratigraphy has been determined, providing a better understanding of the layers excavated in the previous years. A phase, to which burnt layers and white mortar features can be linked, laid above a reddish layer into which a posthole had been dug. Below this features, upon removal of the wall SU 059, layers of destruction were excavated showing the presence of two walls belonging, probably, to the earliest phases of the complex. As the destruction layers yielded mostly 5th-6th c. materials, the burnt layers, the mortar features but also the oven, must be dated later. One of the newly established walls (SU 161) creates a channel-like feature along the western wall of the cistern, on whose bottom a layer of floor preparation has been established.
The function of the other newly established wall, SU 143, is at this point still unclear.
In the eastern part of P8, excavations showed that the eastern wall of the cistern, though built in a tripartite way, presents a much thicker external wall (SU 142). SU 115, a drywall structure partly build on the cistern's infill (SU 113) and partly on the other two section of the cistern's eastern wall (SU 054–055), leans onto this wall. A complex situation has been noted in the northern part of the cistern as well. Here, two structures are laid above SU 054/058 (the cistern wall onto which the wall of P1 was later built), closing a gap between the walls of P1 and SU 142. By removing part of the cistern's infill, a larger section of the hydraulic mortar
applied on SU 058 is now visible, with a gap corresponding to the supposed
location of a ceiling's supporting pilaster.
This year excavation was extended to P1, the inner space of the tower. As this area has been subjected to debris clearing through a long period of time, almost all stratigraphy is lost. Nevertheless, a structure built along (and perhaps underneath) SU 058 has been established, as well as layers of floor preparation in the central area of this space. In the SE corner layers are better preserved though in small sections, thus hindering their interpretation. This area yielded materials datable to the mid-1st c. AD, confirming an early Roman phase of the complex.
In the western part of R8 a more complex stratigraphy has been determined, providing a better understanding of the layers excavated in the previous years. A phase, to which burnt layers and white mortar features can be linked, laid above a reddish layer into which a posthole had been dug. Below this features, upon removal of the wall SU 059, layers of destruction were excavated showing the presence of two walls belonging, probably, to the earliest phases of the complex. As the destruction layers yielded mostly 5th-6th c. materials, the burnt layers, the mortar features but also the oven, must be dated later. One of the newly established walls (SU 161) creates a channel-like feature along the western wall of the cistern, on whose bottom a layer of floor preparation has been established.
The function of the other newly established wall, SU 143, is at this point still unclear.
In the eastern part of P8, excavations showed that the eastern wall of the cistern, though built in a tripartite way, presents a much thicker external wall (SU 142). SU 115, a drywall structure partly build on the cistern's infill (SU 113) and partly on the other two section of the cistern's eastern wall (SU 054–055), leans onto this wall. A complex situation has been noted in the northern part of the cistern as well. Here, two structures are laid above SU 054/058 (the cistern wall onto which the wall of P1 was later built), closing a gap between the walls of P1 and SU 142. By removing part of the cistern's infill, a larger section of the hydraulic mortar
applied on SU 058 is now visible, with a gap corresponding to the supposed
location of a ceiling's supporting pilaster.
This year excavation was extended to P1, the inner space of the tower. As this area has been subjected to debris clearing through a long period of time, almost all stratigraphy is lost. Nevertheless, a structure built along (and perhaps underneath) SU 058 has been established, as well as layers of floor preparation in the central area of this space. In the SE corner layers are better preserved though in small sections, thus hindering their interpretation. This area yielded materials datable to the mid-1st c. AD, confirming an early Roman phase of the complex.
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Within the project RED – Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops (Croatian Science Foundation, IP-11-2013-3973), a series of field surveys and geophysical prospections has been... more
Within the project RED – Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production,
distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops
(Croatian Science Foundation, IP-11-2013-3973), a series of field
surveys and geophysical prospections has been carried out in 2016.
The goal of the surveys, carried out on the islands of Krk and Rab, and
in Plemići bay (općina Ražanac), was to review potential indicators of
pottery and ceramics production, and to retrieve samples of products and
raw materials for further analysis. On the island of Krk two potential sites
were surveyed (Sv. Maritin – Porat, Sv. Petar – Soline); while in Soline
bay pottery production has been confirmed by very evident production
wasters, in sv. Martin bay the evidence is still inconclusive. At Plemići
bay, on the other hand, the presence of ancient pottery production has been
already confirmed, so our main task was sample collection.
Geophysical prospections, carried out in collaboration with the
University of Warsaw and Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University (Warsaw)
in Podšilo bay at Lopar (island of Rab), were targeted at better understanding
the location of the formerly excavated kiln within a wider
settlement pattern identified in the bay's hinterland. Result show that in
three of the five surveyed zones on Beli grad and Podkućine sites, remains
of (ancient) architecture are visible at the depth of around 50 cm.
This multidisciplinary approach to pottery and ceramics production
aims at identifying the typologies of settings within which pottery
production developed on the eastern Adriatic coast.
distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops
(Croatian Science Foundation, IP-11-2013-3973), a series of field
surveys and geophysical prospections has been carried out in 2016.
The goal of the surveys, carried out on the islands of Krk and Rab, and
in Plemići bay (općina Ražanac), was to review potential indicators of
pottery and ceramics production, and to retrieve samples of products and
raw materials for further analysis. On the island of Krk two potential sites
were surveyed (Sv. Maritin – Porat, Sv. Petar – Soline); while in Soline
bay pottery production has been confirmed by very evident production
wasters, in sv. Martin bay the evidence is still inconclusive. At Plemići
bay, on the other hand, the presence of ancient pottery production has been
already confirmed, so our main task was sample collection.
Geophysical prospections, carried out in collaboration with the
University of Warsaw and Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University (Warsaw)
in Podšilo bay at Lopar (island of Rab), were targeted at better understanding
the location of the formerly excavated kiln within a wider
settlement pattern identified in the bay's hinterland. Result show that in
three of the five surveyed zones on Beli grad and Podkućine sites, remains
of (ancient) architecture are visible at the depth of around 50 cm.
This multidisciplinary approach to pottery and ceramics production
aims at identifying the typologies of settings within which pottery
production developed on the eastern Adriatic coast.
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Activities of the project "Archaeological topography of the island of Rab" in 2016 comprised a series of research undertakings aimed at outlining known sites and defining new ones through filed survey. As an active partner in the... more
Activities of the project "Archaeological topography of the island of Rab" in 2016 comprised a series of research undertakings aimed at outlining known sites and defining new ones through filed survey. As an active partner in the „Millenium of Rab's Benedictism“ project (Monastery of st. Andrew, Rab) together with Branko Mušič, PhD (University of Ljubljana), geophysical prospections of the Monastery's garden were carried out in hope to establish the archaeological potential of the area, known from various sources to have been the seat of the Bishop's palace, a church and perhaps other buildings and a graveyard. Results, difficult to interpret due to the multilayered architectonic history of the area, do show the presence
of structures and debris layers in various zones of the garden.
Secondly, trial excavations have been carried out on two previously identified sites: Za Markovićem and Pudarica. In the first case, two test pits have been dug on two terraces located below and above a supposedly antique wall, today incorporated in a drywall terracing structure. In the 2nd pit a complex stratigraphy emerged, while finds seem to point to a Late Antique datation of the identified structures and probably of the visible wall. Similarly, the test pit at Pudarica, aimed at investigating and preserving a grave previously damaged by infrastructure excavations, has proven a Late Antique cemeterial activity in the area. Though the grave served as a child burial over a longer period of time, rare finds point to a later Roman date.
Finally, field surveys were carried out on numerous sites on the island, pointing to a complex rural settling in Late Antiquity, but survey also resulted with finds that identify potential sites from Prehistoric and post-Medieval times.
Both trial excavations and field surveys have enriched our knowledge on the Late Antique rural settlement pattern on the island, providing clearer dates and pointing to particular features that can guide future research.
of structures and debris layers in various zones of the garden.
Secondly, trial excavations have been carried out on two previously identified sites: Za Markovićem and Pudarica. In the first case, two test pits have been dug on two terraces located below and above a supposedly antique wall, today incorporated in a drywall terracing structure. In the 2nd pit a complex stratigraphy emerged, while finds seem to point to a Late Antique datation of the identified structures and probably of the visible wall. Similarly, the test pit at Pudarica, aimed at investigating and preserving a grave previously damaged by infrastructure excavations, has proven a Late Antique cemeterial activity in the area. Though the grave served as a child burial over a longer period of time, rare finds point to a later Roman date.
Finally, field surveys were carried out on numerous sites on the island, pointing to a complex rural settling in Late Antiquity, but survey also resulted with finds that identify potential sites from Prehistoric and post-Medieval times.
Both trial excavations and field surveys have enriched our knowledge on the Late Antique rural settlement pattern on the island, providing clearer dates and pointing to particular features that can guide future research.
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Research at the site Stancija Blek (Tar) continued in 2015 as part of systematic exchavations that have been carried out since 2008 by the Poreč Heritage Museum and the Institute of Archaeology. As previously, research was carried out in... more
Research at the site Stancija Blek (Tar) continued in 2015 as part
of systematic exchavations that have been carried out since 2008 by the Poreč Heritage Museum and the Institute of Archaeology. As previously, research was carried out in the so-called Room 8, in the western part of which an oven and several destruction and burning layers were located, indicating the existance of a unitary space that during Late Antiquity, went through a series of adaptations which are visibile in the stratigraphy.
In fact, it is clear that the cistern was defunctionalized during a later
Antique period and the area to the west of the cistern was partly used
for food preparation/consumption, although craft activities have not been ruled out.
In the area of the cistern an interesting architectural layout of subsequent remodelings and the refunctionalisation of the space as a residential area (?), which also allowed the preservation of its perimetral walls, has been established. By better defining the northern wall of the cistern it can now be supposed that it was covered by triple vaults.
Thanks to the commitment of the Poreč Heritage Museum and
the Italian Community in Tar, the public was introduced to the research
results and the importance of Stari Tar site.
of systematic exchavations that have been carried out since 2008 by the Poreč Heritage Museum and the Institute of Archaeology. As previously, research was carried out in the so-called Room 8, in the western part of which an oven and several destruction and burning layers were located, indicating the existance of a unitary space that during Late Antiquity, went through a series of adaptations which are visibile in the stratigraphy.
In fact, it is clear that the cistern was defunctionalized during a later
Antique period and the area to the west of the cistern was partly used
for food preparation/consumption, although craft activities have not been ruled out.
In the area of the cistern an interesting architectural layout of subsequent remodelings and the refunctionalisation of the space as a residential area (?), which also allowed the preservation of its perimetral walls, has been established. By better defining the northern wall of the cistern it can now be supposed that it was covered by triple vaults.
Thanks to the commitment of the Poreč Heritage Museum and
the Italian Community in Tar, the public was introduced to the research
results and the importance of Stari Tar site.
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The research at the "Igralište" site in Crikvenica (within the Ad Turres Roman settlement) carried out from 2006 to 2015 has resulted in extremely valuable scientific data about the regional pottery production complex of Sextus Metilius... more
The research at the "Igralište" site in Crikvenica (within the Ad Turres Roman settlement) carried out from 2006 to 2015 has resulted in extremely valuable scientific data about the regional pottery production
complex of Sextus Metilius Maximus. The research into the surrounding
landscape, which was an integral part of our project, pointed out that the choice of location for establishing a workshop was important because of the quantity and availability of natural resources (clay, wood, water), a nearby communication network, both on land and sea, vicinity of urban centers and good climate.
This year, the research was carried out within the RED project of
the Croatian Science Foundation (IP-11-2013-3973), and three phases
of spatial organization were defined for the so-called northern production sector. For the first and earliest phase, a sequence of rooms partitioned by walls whose lower layers were built of tegulas was uncovered. Different types of flooring suggest differences in the usage of these rooms. During the next two phases, the initial layout of the workshop had been considerably expanded destroying some of the boundary walls from the previous phase. A tendency to unify smaller separate spatial units within a purposefully organized space is noticeable. Numerous upgrades, adaptations and leveling of the floors point out the need for reorganization of the workshop and adaptation to increasing demand which can be traced back from the mid-1st century to the early 2nd century, when the peak of production at Crikvenica's pottery complex had been reached.
complex of Sextus Metilius Maximus. The research into the surrounding
landscape, which was an integral part of our project, pointed out that the choice of location for establishing a workshop was important because of the quantity and availability of natural resources (clay, wood, water), a nearby communication network, both on land and sea, vicinity of urban centers and good climate.
This year, the research was carried out within the RED project of
the Croatian Science Foundation (IP-11-2013-3973), and three phases
of spatial organization were defined for the so-called northern production sector. For the first and earliest phase, a sequence of rooms partitioned by walls whose lower layers were built of tegulas was uncovered. Different types of flooring suggest differences in the usage of these rooms. During the next two phases, the initial layout of the workshop had been considerably expanded destroying some of the boundary walls from the previous phase. A tendency to unify smaller separate spatial units within a purposefully organized space is noticeable. Numerous upgrades, adaptations and leveling of the floors point out the need for reorganization of the workshop and adaptation to increasing demand which can be traced back from the mid-1st century to the early 2nd century, when the peak of production at Crikvenica's pottery complex had been reached.
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The first field survey season carried out in October 2015 by the Institute of Archaeology in collaboration with the Conservation Department in Gospić in the territory of the City of Senj and local boards of Sv. Juraj, Krivi Put, Krasno... more
The first field survey season carried out in October 2015 by the Institute of Archaeology in collaboration with the Conservation Department in Gospić in the territory of the City of Senj and local boards of Sv. Juraj, Krivi Put, Krasno polje, Vratnik and Starigrad senjski settlement, was aimed to revise, pinpoint, document (preliminary) and georeference archaeological sites dating to all periods. Documentation methodology for the sites and positions included registration of the GPS coordinates, recording of main features of locations and finds using appropriate forms, photodocumentation and collection of representative small finds. Data collected in this way will be entered into the GIS with a relational database, which will help with further analysis.
Out of 10 sites and 8 positions traced during the revision, six can be attributed to prehistory, with two Antique and Medieval sites, respectively. Most of the prehistoric sites are hillforts, most notably LOK 9 - Starigrad senjski (south slopes). LOK 10 - Vratnik is particularly interesting for the Antique period where a large quantity of pottery and glass finds from the Antique/Late Antique period was found west of St. Michael's (Sv. Mihovil) church.
Out of 10 sites and 8 positions traced during the revision, six can be attributed to prehistory, with two Antique and Medieval sites, respectively. Most of the prehistoric sites are hillforts, most notably LOK 9 - Starigrad senjski (south slopes). LOK 10 - Vratnik is particularly interesting for the Antique period where a large quantity of pottery and glass finds from the Antique/Late Antique period was found west of St. Michael's (Sv. Mihovil) church.
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As part of the Archaeological topography of the Island of Rab project, field surveys were carried out in October 2015 in the territory of the City of Rab municipality. The research is carried out in collaboration with the Conservation... more
As part of the Archaeological topography of the Island of Rab project,
field surveys were carried out in October 2015 in the territory of the
City of Rab municipality. The research is carried out in collaboration
with the Conservation Department in Rijeka, financed by the Ministry of
Culture and the City of Rab.
The recorded sites and positions were georeferenced, photographs
were taken on site and data was recorded in previously designed forms. All data will be entered into the GIS designed specifically for the project. The sites included in the survey relate to all time periods, with significantly numerous sacral and medieval ones. Apart from those already mentioned in the literature, the research located a previously unknown prehistoric site.
The results of the underwater survey in Barbatski Channel are extremely relevant because they confirmed underwater docking structures in front of Mirine site, previously identified during the project's seurveys. In collaboration with the company Novena, aerial footage of chosen sites was taken, and thanks to the data gathered while preparing the catalogue of the archaeological collection of the St. Bernardino of Siena Monastery in Kampor, the project also participated at the Night of Museums manifestation.
field surveys were carried out in October 2015 in the territory of the
City of Rab municipality. The research is carried out in collaboration
with the Conservation Department in Rijeka, financed by the Ministry of
Culture and the City of Rab.
The recorded sites and positions were georeferenced, photographs
were taken on site and data was recorded in previously designed forms. All data will be entered into the GIS designed specifically for the project. The sites included in the survey relate to all time periods, with significantly numerous sacral and medieval ones. Apart from those already mentioned in the literature, the research located a previously unknown prehistoric site.
The results of the underwater survey in Barbatski Channel are extremely relevant because they confirmed underwater docking structures in front of Mirine site, previously identified during the project's seurveys. In collaboration with the company Novena, aerial footage of chosen sites was taken, and thanks to the data gathered while preparing the catalogue of the archaeological collection of the St. Bernardino of Siena Monastery in Kampor, the project also participated at the Night of Museums manifestation.
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Ninth season of archaeological research on the Crikvenica-Ad turres site has, once again, been riddled with problems which hindered field work, this time due to heavy rain flooding the site and most of the surrounding area. Thankfully,... more
Ninth season of archaeological research on the Crikvenica-Ad
turres site has, once again, been riddled with problems which hindered field work, this time due to heavy rain flooding the site and most of the surrounding area. Thankfully, the resources granted by the Ministry of Culture were reallocated to finance primary analysis of previous research, which included washing, initial sorting of the finds and database entry.
Exhibition 845°C Ad Turres was organized in collaboration with
the Museum of Crikvenica in 2014 to encourage the popularization of science by presenting results of the research conducted so far. Apart from the team of experts from the Institute of Archaeology and Museum's employees, many experts and collaborators participated in the exhibition which focused on guiding the visitors through the earliest history of the Crikvenica and Vinodol area. Some of the material was on loan from the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb, Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Coast in Rijeka and private collections.
turres site has, once again, been riddled with problems which hindered field work, this time due to heavy rain flooding the site and most of the surrounding area. Thankfully, the resources granted by the Ministry of Culture were reallocated to finance primary analysis of previous research, which included washing, initial sorting of the finds and database entry.
Exhibition 845°C Ad Turres was organized in collaboration with
the Museum of Crikvenica in 2014 to encourage the popularization of science by presenting results of the research conducted so far. Apart from the team of experts from the Institute of Archaeology and Museum's employees, many experts and collaborators participated in the exhibition which focused on guiding the visitors through the earliest history of the Crikvenica and Vinodol area. Some of the material was on loan from the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb, Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Coast in Rijeka and private collections.
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Project RED (Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops (IP-11-2013-3973) of the Croatian Science Foundation consists of various research areas which aim to analyze and define local... more
Project RED (Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops (IP-11-2013-3973) of the Croatian Science Foundation consists of various research areas which aim to analyze and define local pottery production in the ancient province of Dalmatia. One of the segments includes activities related to Crikvenica-Ad turres site, as a regional production center with an established
assortment of products and distribution. Scientific activities regarding Crikvenica, which took place in the second half of 2014, emerged from the research segments and dissemination of results. The research task also included planning and preparation of a new database which would be based on a relational model and should be able to offer a systematic overview and help in processing multilayered data regarding the typology of Crikvenica pottery, its distribution and origin of raw material. In addition, connecting the database to the GIS system will also enable spatial analyses.
Also, there were several activities dedicated to disseminating results in Crikvenica, mainly the organization of the Conference “Roman pottery and glass manufactures. Production and trade in the Adriatic region”, with a large number of experts in pottery, as well as scientists whose interdisciplinary studies include pottery production. The Proceedings of the II International Archaeological Conference in Crikvenica from 2011 were presented during the colloquium.
assortment of products and distribution. Scientific activities regarding Crikvenica, which took place in the second half of 2014, emerged from the research segments and dissemination of results. The research task also included planning and preparation of a new database which would be based on a relational model and should be able to offer a systematic overview and help in processing multilayered data regarding the typology of Crikvenica pottery, its distribution and origin of raw material. In addition, connecting the database to the GIS system will also enable spatial analyses.
Also, there were several activities dedicated to disseminating results in Crikvenica, mainly the organization of the Conference “Roman pottery and glass manufactures. Production and trade in the Adriatic region”, with a large number of experts in pottery, as well as scientists whose interdisciplinary studies include pottery production. The Proceedings of the II International Archaeological Conference in Crikvenica from 2011 were presented during the colloquium.
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In October 2014, field surveys were conducted in the city of Rab area (Island of Rab, Croatia) on several sites and locations that had not been previously documented in literature. Several known sites were also surveyed, especially in the... more
In October 2014, field surveys were conducted in the city of Rab
area (Island of Rab, Croatia) on several sites and locations that had not been previously documented in literature. Several known sites were also surveyed, especially in the town centre to gain insight into the current state.
The research is part of the Archaeaological Topography of the Island of Rab project, executed by the Institute of Archaeology and the Conservation Department in Rijeka, financed by the Ministry of Culture and City of Rab.
All sites and locations with finds in situ were documented and referenced by GPS devices, and all data was registered in GIS system. The second phase of the database was also launched in 2014, which will, along with the spatial data, comprise a system for future analysis and presentations of collected data.
Research results suggest several sites with walled structures and mobile finds that were previously unknown. For one of these sites (e.g. Zamarkovićem, Mirine, Valmartina, and also Mundanije-Koplaca) we can assume rural-economic features and date it back to the Antiquity/Late Antiquity. Interestingly, the sites in question can be found both on the island coast (Barbat), as well as inland (Mundanijsko polje), on favourable
natural terrain with possible road infrastructure. For later periods, there are several smaller church sites that sometimes appear either on or immediately next to the ancient sites.
Thanks to the Culture Centre and Municipality of Lopar, Institute of Archaeology and associates, exhibition Archaeological topography: a journey through the history of Lopar was opened in April 2014 to present the current finds regarding the archaeological heritage of the Lopar peninsula
and to raise public awareness of this segment of cultural richness in Lopar.
area (Island of Rab, Croatia) on several sites and locations that had not been previously documented in literature. Several known sites were also surveyed, especially in the town centre to gain insight into the current state.
The research is part of the Archaeaological Topography of the Island of Rab project, executed by the Institute of Archaeology and the Conservation Department in Rijeka, financed by the Ministry of Culture and City of Rab.
All sites and locations with finds in situ were documented and referenced by GPS devices, and all data was registered in GIS system. The second phase of the database was also launched in 2014, which will, along with the spatial data, comprise a system for future analysis and presentations of collected data.
Research results suggest several sites with walled structures and mobile finds that were previously unknown. For one of these sites (e.g. Zamarkovićem, Mirine, Valmartina, and also Mundanije-Koplaca) we can assume rural-economic features and date it back to the Antiquity/Late Antiquity. Interestingly, the sites in question can be found both on the island coast (Barbat), as well as inland (Mundanijsko polje), on favourable
natural terrain with possible road infrastructure. For later periods, there are several smaller church sites that sometimes appear either on or immediately next to the ancient sites.
Thanks to the Culture Centre and Municipality of Lopar, Institute of Archaeology and associates, exhibition Archaeological topography: a journey through the history of Lopar was opened in April 2014 to present the current finds regarding the archaeological heritage of the Lopar peninsula
and to raise public awareness of this segment of cultural richness in Lopar.
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Geophysical survey conducted in Mahućina bay as part of the RED Project (Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops, IP-11-2013-3979) of the Croatian Science Foundation focused on a... more
Geophysical survey conducted in Mahućina bay as part of the
RED Project (Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops, IP-11-2013-3979) of the Croatian Science Foundation focused on a more precise identification, definition and interpretation of potential structures of pottery furnaces identified during field surveys, aerial screening and analysis of historical sources. Magnetometric imagery yielded interesting results and confirmed the concentration of workshop finds in the south part of the bay, while dry walls were found on the north side of the bay, without any indication of ancient walls, unless they had been used for recent plot division. Seven zones were captured with stronger magnetization, that is, bipolar, which would point toward either production structures or an extremely high concentration of waste material.
These results should definitely be verified on the field, but, to a
certain degree, they support the previous hypothesis established after field surveys, with addition of possible newly identified structures.
RED Project (Roman Economy in Dalmatia: production, distribution and demand in the light of pottery workshops, IP-11-2013-3979) of the Croatian Science Foundation focused on a more precise identification, definition and interpretation of potential structures of pottery furnaces identified during field surveys, aerial screening and analysis of historical sources. Magnetometric imagery yielded interesting results and confirmed the concentration of workshop finds in the south part of the bay, while dry walls were found on the north side of the bay, without any indication of ancient walls, unless they had been used for recent plot division. Seven zones were captured with stronger magnetization, that is, bipolar, which would point toward either production structures or an extremely high concentration of waste material.
These results should definitely be verified on the field, but, to a
certain degree, they support the previous hypothesis established after field surveys, with addition of possible newly identified structures.
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The first campaign of field surveys in the framework of the “Archaeological Topography of the Island of Rab“ Project (carried out by the Institute of Archaeology in collaboration with the Conservation Department of the Ministry of... more
The first campaign of field surveys in the framework of the
“Archaeological Topography of the Island of Rab“ Project (carried out
by the Institute of Archaeology in collaboration with the Conservation
Department of the Ministry of Culture in Rijeka) was carried out in
October 2013 and focused on the territory of the Lopar Municipality.
The team surveyed the sites known from the literature and from previous
research, but also those pointed out by informants. All the sites were
mapped, that is, their GPS coordinates were taken. In addition to sites,
the positions of chance finds were documented, too, as well as individual
recognizable structures observed on the sites. Alongside the mapping of
immovable finds, movable finds and samples were collected. The surveyed
sites cover all the historical periods, and the collected data will be stored
in the relational database (under construction) and implemented in the
GIS software.
The results of this campaign of field surveys include the identification
of 22 new sites, as well as a survey of the state of preservation of previously
known sites and a detailed recording of layouts of two sites. Due to
pronounced water erosion, present on almost the entire Lopar Peninsula,
the layers and finds at most sites are being worn away. In addition to this,
it has been observed that certain sites are exposed to another threat, i.e.
destruction by visitors. However, more substantial results and interpretations
will be possible only once the GIS system and database have been
made fully operational.
“Archaeological Topography of the Island of Rab“ Project (carried out
by the Institute of Archaeology in collaboration with the Conservation
Department of the Ministry of Culture in Rijeka) was carried out in
October 2013 and focused on the territory of the Lopar Municipality.
The team surveyed the sites known from the literature and from previous
research, but also those pointed out by informants. All the sites were
mapped, that is, their GPS coordinates were taken. In addition to sites,
the positions of chance finds were documented, too, as well as individual
recognizable structures observed on the sites. Alongside the mapping of
immovable finds, movable finds and samples were collected. The surveyed
sites cover all the historical periods, and the collected data will be stored
in the relational database (under construction) and implemented in the
GIS software.
The results of this campaign of field surveys include the identification
of 22 new sites, as well as a survey of the state of preservation of previously
known sites and a detailed recording of layouts of two sites. Due to
pronounced water erosion, present on almost the entire Lopar Peninsula,
the layers and finds at most sites are being worn away. In addition to this,
it has been observed that certain sites are exposed to another threat, i.e.
destruction by visitors. However, more substantial results and interpretations
will be possible only once the GIS system and database have been
made fully operational.
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Notwithstanding the fact that this year's research was somewhat reduced due to unfavourable weather conditions, the eight season of systematic archaeological investigations allowed us to define another refuse pit (the first was... more
Notwithstanding the fact that this year's research was somewhat
reduced due to unfavourable weather conditions, the eight season of systematic
archaeological investigations allowed us to define another refuse
pit (the first was investigated in 2012) and another larger space, in □
G/F 6-8, used as a dump for kiln refuse (charcoal). However, the finds
suggest that this was also a place for the waste created during the repairs
of the kiln, as well as during the firing of pottery. A similar situation was
observed in 2011 in □ H 11. The primary and cabinet processing of finds,
carried out intensively in the museum depository over a ten-day period,
marked a significant leap forward in the processing of the site assemblage.
Due to the abundance of the assemblage, which presently amounts to dozens
of tons, the processing of finds is slow and lags behind fieldwork. This
year's work on the finds enabled us to finish the cabinet processing of finds
from the 2009 campaign, the processing of 2.3 tons of finds from 2010,
and the primary processing of the finds from the 2012 season.
reduced due to unfavourable weather conditions, the eight season of systematic
archaeological investigations allowed us to define another refuse
pit (the first was investigated in 2012) and another larger space, in □
G/F 6-8, used as a dump for kiln refuse (charcoal). However, the finds
suggest that this was also a place for the waste created during the repairs
of the kiln, as well as during the firing of pottery. A similar situation was
observed in 2011 in □ H 11. The primary and cabinet processing of finds,
carried out intensively in the museum depository over a ten-day period,
marked a significant leap forward in the processing of the site assemblage.
Due to the abundance of the assemblage, which presently amounts to dozens
of tons, the processing of finds is slow and lags behind fieldwork. This
year's work on the finds enabled us to finish the cabinet processing of finds
from the 2009 campaign, the processing of 2.3 tons of finds from 2010,
and the primary processing of the finds from the 2012 season.
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The excavation of refuse pit G5 2012 yielded a number of new forms of the ceramic production in Crikvenica: two complete forms of amphorae, a simple semicircular bowl and a mortar of elongated body with close-fitting handles. The... more
The excavation of refuse pit G5 2012 yielded a number of new forms of the ceramic production in Crikvenica: two complete forms of amphorae, a simple semicircular bowl and a mortar of elongated body with close-fitting handles. The remaining surface is covered with workshop refuse mixed with clay. We should also single out layer SU 054 next to the perimeter wall of the large kiln, which contains a number of more or less complete ceramic objects. One of the most important discoveries of this year’s campaign are two graves from late antiquity. Grave 1 contained the skeleton of a child around six years old. Grave 2 contained a child of similar age, associated with finds that date it approximately to the 4th century: a glass trilobiten bead and a small FIRMA-type lamp of somewhat poorer workmanship. These two graves point to the existence of a necropolis from late antiquity at the position of the older workshop, used for the burials of the inhabitants of Ad Turres, documented on Tabula Peutingeriana. In the warehouse we analysed the architectural ceramics from the fills of kilns “103” and “Ignatias”, which consisted of floor bricks, tubuli, suspensures, bricks, imbrices, tegulae and parts of grates and arches of the kiln.
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Zahvaljujući dosadašnjim rezultatima arheoloških istraživanja rimske keramičarske peći „Ignacija“ u Crikvenici, pokrenut je 2011. godine eksperimentalni projekt gradnje njene replike prema originalnom tlocrtu umanjenu u omjeru 1:2. Po... more
Zahvaljujući dosadašnjim rezultatima arheoloških istraživanja rimske keramičarske peći „Ignacija“ u Crikvenici, pokrenut je 2011. godine eksperimentalni projekt gradnje njene replike prema originalnom tlocrtu umanjenu u omjeru 1:2. Po dovršetku radova, peć je stavljena u namjenu. Provedeno je nekoliko loženja tijekom kojih smo isprobali više mogućnosti režima pečenja kombinirajući razne sustave dimnih provođenja. Prvi rezultati ukazuju na nužnost postepenog zagrijavanja peći tijekom osam sati. U tom se vremenu unutar peći doseže optimalna temperatura za pečenje do 830ºC koju je nužno održavati sljedećih nekoliko sati nakon čega se peć hladi tijekom više sati. Zahvaljujući eksperimentalnom projektu pojasnili smo neke dvojbe vezane uz režim pečenja rimske keramike i tehnologiju rada peći.
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Nastavkom sustavnih arheoloških istraživanja na lokalitetu „Igralište“ u Crikvenici 2011. godine obuhvaćen je sjeverozapadni dio dosad otkopanog lokaliteta, na kojem su se radovi koncentrirali na dvije zone. Na zapadnom dijelu su tako... more
Nastavkom sustavnih arheoloških istraživanja na lokalitetu „Igralište“ u Crikvenici 2011. godine obuhvaćen je sjeverozapadni dio dosad otkopanog lokaliteta, na kojem su se radovi koncentrirali na dvije zone. Na zapadnom dijelu su tako ustanovljene nove zidne i podne strukture, a na istočnom je ustanovljeno širenje radioničkog kompleksa sjeverno od dosad istraženog područja. Ovu pretpostavku su također potkrijepili nalazi iz dvaju probnih iskopa koji su učinjeni na sjevernom dijelu pomoćnog nogometnog igrališta. Ovogodišnja istraživanja obuhvatila su i obradu nalaza s ranijih istraživanja, projekt eksperimentalne arheologije, odnosno, gradnju replike rimske keramičarske peći te istraživanje distribucije crikveničkih keramičarskih proizvoda na temelju nalaza s kvarnerskih i sjevernodalmatinskih lokaliteta.
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The investigations at the Stancija Blek site near Tar continued in 2012 with a new season of archaeological and conservation works, focusing on Room 8, in which a number of walls, reconstructions and burnt layers were investigated in the... more
The investigations at the Stancija Blek site near Tar continued in
2012 with a new season of archaeological and conservation works, focusing on Room 8, in which a number of walls, reconstructions and burnt layers were investigated in the previous year, as well as the western part of the perimeter wall of the cistern.
The removal of the burnt layers allowed us to define the situation
with greater clarity. The material from the burnt layers points to late
antiquity. Another find worthy of mention is the abundance of metal slag.
We have defined the relationship of these layers with the walls above, as well as the relationship of individual walls and the cistern in the southern part of P 8. The works within the cistern allowed us to excavate the upper portion of the wall aligned E-W, and partly N-S. In addition to this, a recent walled structure SU 093 was discovered.
The excavations have shed clearer light on the chronological sequence in P 8 as regards the late antiquity and the Middle Ages. However, the transitional phase from antiquity into late antiquity still escapes clear definition.
2012 with a new season of archaeological and conservation works, focusing on Room 8, in which a number of walls, reconstructions and burnt layers were investigated in the previous year, as well as the western part of the perimeter wall of the cistern.
The removal of the burnt layers allowed us to define the situation
with greater clarity. The material from the burnt layers points to late
antiquity. Another find worthy of mention is the abundance of metal slag.
We have defined the relationship of these layers with the walls above, as well as the relationship of individual walls and the cistern in the southern part of P 8. The works within the cistern allowed us to excavate the upper portion of the wall aligned E-W, and partly N-S. In addition to this, a recent walled structure SU 093 was discovered.
The excavations have shed clearer light on the chronological sequence in P 8 as regards the late antiquity and the Middle Ages. However, the transitional phase from antiquity into late antiquity still escapes clear definition.
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Arheološko istraživanja Stancije Blek nastavak su radova iz 2008. i 2010. godine. Radovi su provedeni na području prostorije 8 koja je sačuvala najviše slojeva unutar ovoga viševremenskog građevnog sklopa. Nastavilo se sa skidanjem... more
Arheološko istraživanja Stancije Blek nastavak su radova iz 2008. i 2010. godine. Radovi su provedeni na području prostorije 8 koja je sačuvala najviše slojeva unutar ovoga viševremenskog građevnog sklopa. Nastavilo se sa skidanjem recentno prebačenih slojeva i kasnosrednjevjekovnog sloja urušenja. Skidanjem tih slojeva došlo se do slojeva: popločenja od pločastog kamena, paljevinskih slojeva crvene i tamne boje, zidova srednjovjekovne i antičke faze te većih vrata sa sačuvanim pragom i donjim dijelom dovratnika. U paljevinskim slojevima su uz antičke nalaze prisutni i srednjovjekovni nalazi majolike, kuhinjske keramike te stakla.
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Arheološko-konzervatorska istraživanja lokaliteta Stancije Blek nastavila su se na radove iz 2008. godine. Radovi su nastavljeni u prostoriji 5 koja je prepoznata kao srednjovjekovna dogradnja unutar ovoga građevnog sklopa. Skidanjem... more
Arheološko-konzervatorska istraživanja lokaliteta Stancije Blek nastavila su se na radove iz 2008. godine. Radovi su nastavljeni u prostoriji 5 koja je prepoznata kao srednjovjekovna dogradnja unutar ovoga građevnog sklopa. Skidanjem srednjovjekovnog sloja u kome se 2008. godine pronašao veći broj staklenih predmeta došlo se do kasnoantičkih i antičkih slojeva te na jednom dijelu i do zdravice. Unutar antičkih slojeva pronađeno je keramičkih, staklenih i metalnih predmeta uglavnom kasnoantičkih odlika.
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Review of †(T.) Bezeczky (ed.) Amphora Research in Castrum Villa on Brijuni Island. (Archäologische Forschungen 29.) Pp. xvi + 237, colour fig., b/w & colour ills, b/w & colour maps, b/w & colour pls. Wien: Austrian Academy of Sciences... more
Review of †(T.) Bezeczky (ed.) Amphora Research in Castrum Villa on Brijuni Island. (Archäologische Forschungen 29.) Pp. xvi + 237, colour fig., b/w & colour ills, b/w & colour maps, b/w & colour pls. Wien: Austrian Academy of Sciences Press, 2019. Paper, €109. ISBN: 978-3-7001-7972-6.
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Archaeological investigations conducted in recent decades have provided valuable new insight into the production of tiles and amphorae in the Roman province of Dalmatia. Discoveries of workshops as well as of separate production bound... more
Archaeological investigations conducted in recent decades have provided valuable new insight into the production of tiles and amphorae in the Roman province of Dalmatia. Discoveries of workshops as well as of separate production bound finds – most notably the kilns – are the most direct evidence for it. Occasionally, stamps impressed into the therein produced goods enable identification of persons involved in production. In this poster the authors will present typology of workshops discovered so far and look into their statuses and markets; also, they will present stamps found in such sites, detect the owners and their origins, as well as their estates, links with the local community and/or impact
they might have made on it.
they might have made on it.
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The landscape of Roman Istria is characterised by a large number of rural sites of various typologies and with heterogeneous features, but all presenting numerous elements which allow the reconstruction of their main production activities... more
The landscape of Roman Istria is characterised by a large number of rural sites of various typologies and with heterogeneous features, but all presenting numerous elements which allow the reconstruction of their main production activities - in primis olive cultivation and oil production, and on the coast fish farming, followed to a minor extent by other crops cultivation and wine production, as well as natural resources exploitation (stone quarrying, salt, husbandry, etc). These activities were, in certain cases, backed by production of transport containers and other pottery and ceramics. Moreover, several of these properties can be linked to senatorial families as well as to the Emperors. A first reorganisation of the Istrian rural structures is noticed between the end of the 2nd and the 3rd c. This tendency will continue in the next centuries as well, often obliterating production features to create either living spaces or establish new economic activities. These transformations are still to be
fully understood, but several recently explored case studies can provide new insights into the dynamics behind them.
fully understood, but several recently explored case studies can provide new insights into the dynamics behind them.
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Lecture at the Department of Art History, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Rijeka.
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Institut za arheologiju ima čast pozvati Vas na tematski doktorski seminar koji će se održati 12. prosinca 2017. g. u 11 sati u knjižnici Instituta, Ljudevita Gaja 32, Zagreb. Na seminaru sudjeluju: Katarina Botić Geofizika i... more
Institut za arheologiju ima čast pozvati Vas na tematski doktorski seminar koji će se održati 12. prosinca 2017. g. u 11 sati u knjižnici Instituta, Ljudevita Gaja 32, Zagreb.
Na seminaru sudjeluju:
Katarina Botić
Geofizika i arheologija: primjer lokaliteta Galovo kod Slavonskog Broda
Ana Konestra
Od izolirane peći do kasnoantičkog ruralnog kompleksa - multidisciplinarna istraživanja u uvali Podšilo (Lopar, otok Rab)
Na seminaru sudjeluju:
Katarina Botić
Geofizika i arheologija: primjer lokaliteta Galovo kod Slavonskog Broda
Ana Konestra
Od izolirane peći do kasnoantičkog ruralnog kompleksa - multidisciplinarna istraživanja u uvali Podšilo (Lopar, otok Rab)
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The Kvarner gulf, the northernmost inlet of the eastern Adriatic, served from the earliest times, thanks to its favourable natural features, as a crossroad of paths, exchange routes and social communications. Continually contacting... more
The Kvarner gulf, the northernmost inlet of the eastern Adriatic, served from the earliest times, thanks to its favourable natural features, as a crossroad of paths, exchange routes and social communications. Continually contacting between Dalmatia, Istria and the western Adriatic, it was as a link between the coast and the north-eastern Adriatic hinterland.
From the mid-20th c. finds of Hellenistic, and earlier Daunian and Greek pottery from the Kvarner started to appear in publications, while in the early 2000s overviews of their occurrences have been published. On the other hand, Roman Republican pottery was until recently virtually unknown. New data has now been gather through recent research (excavation and field surveys), indentifying new ware types and sites, while for those known, a more substantial occurrence has been established.
Such a picture, though updated, it is still preliminary, but it does seem to point to a capillary distribution of imported wares on different types of sites - from island's major ports and smaller settlements to hill forts on the coast and in its hinterland, occurring also within necropolises. This allows us to evaluate these wares within a broader social context and to suggest a more intense indirect, but possibly also direct, exchange with the areas of the Adriatic's Greek colonies and southern Liburnia, northern Adriatic emporia and the neighbouring Histrian territories. The presence of these finds is also indicative of communications within the communities of the region, in particular on a coast-to-hinterland bases, testifying of their involvement within a wider Adriatic, and indirectly Mediterranean, cultural network.
From the mid-20th c. finds of Hellenistic, and earlier Daunian and Greek pottery from the Kvarner started to appear in publications, while in the early 2000s overviews of their occurrences have been published. On the other hand, Roman Republican pottery was until recently virtually unknown. New data has now been gather through recent research (excavation and field surveys), indentifying new ware types and sites, while for those known, a more substantial occurrence has been established.
Such a picture, though updated, it is still preliminary, but it does seem to point to a capillary distribution of imported wares on different types of sites - from island's major ports and smaller settlements to hill forts on the coast and in its hinterland, occurring also within necropolises. This allows us to evaluate these wares within a broader social context and to suggest a more intense indirect, but possibly also direct, exchange with the areas of the Adriatic's Greek colonies and southern Liburnia, northern Adriatic emporia and the neighbouring Histrian territories. The presence of these finds is also indicative of communications within the communities of the region, in particular on a coast-to-hinterland bases, testifying of their involvement within a wider Adriatic, and indirectly Mediterranean, cultural network.
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Evidence of seaborne wine commerce from the 3rd to the 1st c. BCE in the eastern Adriatic has so far been identified on the basis of underwater finds of mainly Graeco-Italic and Lamboglia 2 amphorae, the latter being the most common type... more
Evidence of seaborne wine commerce from the 3rd to the 1st c. BCE in the eastern Adriatic has so far been identified on the basis of underwater finds of mainly Graeco-Italic and Lamboglia 2 amphorae, the latter being the most common type identified. Wrecks or isolated finds of these amphorae have also been identified in the northernmost area of the eastern Adriatic – the Kvarner gulf and the area streaching below the Velebit range and adiacent islands. Nevertheless, this material from mainland sites has rarely been published, with the exception of a few areas in central Dalmatia, while the northern Adriatic has yielded only sporadic publications of this material from terrestrial context.
The aim of this contribution is to preliminarily present finds of early amphorae from terrestrial sites from the northernmost area of ancient Dalmatia - northern Liburnia. Although the material mostly derives from field surveys (thus any quantification would be misleading) or undergoing excavations, it provides evidence of wine consuption on numerous late Iron age hillforts and identifies early Roman occupation on newly established, mainly coastal, sites. Thereby it provides evidence of two distinct modes of consumption which can be useful in the understanding of the spread of practices usually connected with Classical culture and thought of as foreign to the local populations.
The aim of this contribution is to preliminarily present finds of early amphorae from terrestrial sites from the northernmost area of ancient Dalmatia - northern Liburnia. Although the material mostly derives from field surveys (thus any quantification would be misleading) or undergoing excavations, it provides evidence of wine consuption on numerous late Iron age hillforts and identifies early Roman occupation on newly established, mainly coastal, sites. Thereby it provides evidence of two distinct modes of consumption which can be useful in the understanding of the spread of practices usually connected with Classical culture and thought of as foreign to the local populations.
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Katedra za umjetnost starog i srednjeg vijeka Odsjeka za povijest umjetnosti Filozofskog fakulteta u Rijeci
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Seminar's lectures: Katarina Botić, Geoarchaeological research in Slavonia in 2016 Ana Konestra, Geology and geophysics - possibilities of Lopar's ancient landscape reconstruction Goranka Lipovac Vrkljan, Ana Konestra, Nera Šegvić,... more
Seminar's lectures:
Katarina Botić, Geoarchaeological research in Slavonia in 2016
Ana Konestra, Geology and geophysics - possibilities of Lopar's ancient landscape reconstruction
Goranka Lipovac Vrkljan, Ana Konestra, Nera Šegvić, Archaeological topography of the Island of Rab - GIS and database
Katarina Botić, Geoarchaeological research in Slavonia in 2016
Ana Konestra, Geology and geophysics - possibilities of Lopar's ancient landscape reconstruction
Goranka Lipovac Vrkljan, Ana Konestra, Nera Šegvić, Archaeological topography of the Island of Rab - GIS and database
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Odsjek za povijest umjetnosti, Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci
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Stanzia Blek, also known as Old Tar, is a rare Istrian example where we can study the transformation from a Roman rural estate to a medieval village in more depth. Archaeological research carried out jointly by the Museum of Poreč and the... more
Stanzia Blek, also known as Old Tar, is a rare Istrian
example where we can study the transformation from a
Roman rural estate to a medieval village in more depth.
Archaeological research carried out jointly by the Museum
of Poreč and the Institute of Archaeology (Zagreb, Croatia)
from 2008, is focused on developing a better
understanding of this transformation which was previously
identified by historic and architectural research.
So far, four main phases have been identified, each
corresponding to a somewhat different usage of the site. In
this contribution, each of the phases will be presented in
more detail drawing on the available evidence, and trying
to understand how the site adapted to changing natural,
economical and political factors until its final demise that
saw the transfer of its population to the location of today’s
town of Tar.
example where we can study the transformation from a
Roman rural estate to a medieval village in more depth.
Archaeological research carried out jointly by the Museum
of Poreč and the Institute of Archaeology (Zagreb, Croatia)
from 2008, is focused on developing a better
understanding of this transformation which was previously
identified by historic and architectural research.
So far, four main phases have been identified, each
corresponding to a somewhat different usage of the site. In
this contribution, each of the phases will be presented in
more detail drawing on the available evidence, and trying
to understand how the site adapted to changing natural,
economical and political factors until its final demise that
saw the transfer of its population to the location of today’s
town of Tar.
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In 2004 excavations confirmed the existence of a pottery workshop (figlina) at Crikvenica, on Croatia's north-western littoral, while systematic investigations followed from 2006. Since then, four kilns have been excavated as well as a... more
In 2004 excavations confirmed the existence of a pottery workshop (figlina) at Crikvenica, on Croatia's north-western littoral, while systematic investigations followed from 2006. Since then, four kilns have been excavated as well as a range of annexes functional to the activities of the workshop. The 40 and more tons of waste material so far unearthed on the floors of the figlina, allowed us to isolate a wide range of products comprising of 11 types of amphorae, more than 90 types of common wares, loom weights and four types of ceramic building materials, most of them representing new typologies here identified for the first time. The workshop's activity is roughly dated between 50 BC and 200 AD.
It is the „bricks and tiles“ that we would like to present on this occasion. Apart from roof tiles, bearing a stamp indicating the workshop was part of a saltus belonging to the italic Sextus Metilius Maximus, production included rectangular tublae, floor tiles (spicae), and bricks. Results of a study dedicated specifically to the workshop's ceramic building materials and its distribution, will allow us to presents in detail their typology, enabling us to discuss production techniques and features, but also to recognise them on other sites within the region.
The wide distribution of the ceramic building materials from Sextus' fliglina, encompassing the whole northern part of Dalmatia province, shows that regionally produced tiles could compete on a market saturated with italic imports (Pansiana, Q. Clodi Ambrosi etc.). The rich assortment of products indicates the need of local builders for a variety of building materials in a time of urban developments that occurred in the region after the formal establishment of Roman rule. This local workshop, the first so far unearthed in the province, was well able to provide such materials, establishing itself within the market of a wider regional context.
It is the „bricks and tiles“ that we would like to present on this occasion. Apart from roof tiles, bearing a stamp indicating the workshop was part of a saltus belonging to the italic Sextus Metilius Maximus, production included rectangular tublae, floor tiles (spicae), and bricks. Results of a study dedicated specifically to the workshop's ceramic building materials and its distribution, will allow us to presents in detail their typology, enabling us to discuss production techniques and features, but also to recognise them on other sites within the region.
The wide distribution of the ceramic building materials from Sextus' fliglina, encompassing the whole northern part of Dalmatia province, shows that regionally produced tiles could compete on a market saturated with italic imports (Pansiana, Q. Clodi Ambrosi etc.). The rich assortment of products indicates the need of local builders for a variety of building materials in a time of urban developments that occurred in the region after the formal establishment of Roman rule. This local workshop, the first so far unearthed in the province, was well able to provide such materials, establishing itself within the market of a wider regional context.
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Presentation of the research carried out in 2015. g. by the Institute of archaeology and the Zavičajni muzej poreštine.
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From the late Hellenistic period Dalmatia has intensively joined Mediterranean commerce not only as an importer of foreign pottery but also, thanks to its landscape characteristics, natural resources and regional economic developments, as... more
From the late Hellenistic period Dalmatia has intensively joined Mediterranean commerce not only as an
importer of foreign pottery but also, thanks to its landscape characteristics, natural resources and regional
economic developments, as a production subject.Production, commerce, exchange and consumption of goods have all widely inuenced the formation of a cultural landscape and the dynamics of economic and social processes. Depending on the richness of
natural resources, communication infrastructure and market demands, local, regional and provincial pottery
workshops began to develop. On the basis of the differentiation and/or specialization of their produce assortment and its quantities, along with the awareness and application of wider trends and fashions, it is
possible to reconstruct the level of technological development of the various categories of workshops and follow the mobility of knowledge and skills of the various artisans or the workshop’s orientation to either
regional or provincial markets.
importer of foreign pottery but also, thanks to its landscape characteristics, natural resources and regional
economic developments, as a production subject.Production, commerce, exchange and consumption of goods have all widely inuenced the formation of a cultural landscape and the dynamics of economic and social processes. Depending on the richness of
natural resources, communication infrastructure and market demands, local, regional and provincial pottery
workshops began to develop. On the basis of the differentiation and/or specialization of their produce assortment and its quantities, along with the awareness and application of wider trends and fashions, it is
possible to reconstruct the level of technological development of the various categories of workshops and follow the mobility of knowledge and skills of the various artisans or the workshop’s orientation to either
regional or provincial markets.
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A team from the Institute of archaeology (Zagreb, Croatia) has been investigating since 2009 the pottery production of the Lopar peninsula in Roman times. The discovery of an isolated kiln has led to the unravelling of a whole ancient... more
A team from the Institute of archaeology (Zagreb, Croatia) has been investigating since 2009 the pottery production of the
Lopar peninsula in Roman times. The discovery of an isolated kiln has led to the unravelling of a whole ancient landscape
previously never identified. Starting from the kiln site, we identified a network of rural sites that dotted the peninsula,
traditionally presenting scarce traces of ancient habitation. The discovery of a second, seemingly larger kiln site on a whole
new location, has given rise to several questions such as the availability of natural resources, the distribution of products and
the overall economic organisation of the island and its pottery production, of which a faint trace has remained in local
traditions and the historical record. Can this data help us reconstruct an economic network where island landscapes played an
equally crucial role as their mainland counterparts? Or could it point out to a close economic collaboration between the two
realities, each playing a crucial role in the production-consumption process?
Lopar peninsula in Roman times. The discovery of an isolated kiln has led to the unravelling of a whole ancient landscape
previously never identified. Starting from the kiln site, we identified a network of rural sites that dotted the peninsula,
traditionally presenting scarce traces of ancient habitation. The discovery of a second, seemingly larger kiln site on a whole
new location, has given rise to several questions such as the availability of natural resources, the distribution of products and
the overall economic organisation of the island and its pottery production, of which a faint trace has remained in local
traditions and the historical record. Can this data help us reconstruct an economic network where island landscapes played an
equally crucial role as their mainland counterparts? Or could it point out to a close economic collaboration between the two
realities, each playing a crucial role in the production-consumption process?
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Istraživanje antičkih keramičarskih radionica pruža cijeli niz podataka koji su od posebne važnosti za razumijevanje funkcioniranja antičkog gospodarstva i društva u cjelini. Zahvaljujući arheološkim istraživanjima i iskopavanjima u... more
Istraživanje antičkih keramičarskih radionica pruža cijeli niz podataka koji su od posebne važnosti za razumijevanje funkcioniranja antičkog gospodarstva i društva u cjelini. Zahvaljujući arheološkim istraživanjima i iskopavanjima u Crikvenici su otkriveni radionički proizvodni objekti, sačuvani in situ. Na temelju njihovog nalaza moguće je rekonstruirati proizvodni proces i time objasniti ciljano plansko korištenje prostora. Međutim, za znanstvenu potvrdu izvornosti regionalne proizvodnje i objašnjenje oblikovanja arheološkog krajolika potrebno je konzultirati arheometrijske usporedbene analize uzoraka lokalne gline i radioničkih proizvoda. Predlaže se kombinacija triju modela (A, B i C) istraživanja: arheoloških i geoloških uz primjenu eksperimentalne arheologije.
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Izlaganje i prezentacija materijala.
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Sažetak predavanja održanoga na Prvom seminaru Instituta za arheologiju i Rudarsko-geološko-naftnog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu 12.05.2015.
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Si presentano gli esemplari frammentari di coppe tipo Sarius e bicchieri tipo Aco rinvenuti durante gli scavi del sito "Porta Pisana" (condotti sotto la direzione di R. Starac, PPMPH Rijeka), posto ai piedi della cinta muraria orientale... more
Si presentano gli esemplari frammentari di coppe tipo Sarius e bicchieri tipo Aco rinvenuti durante gli scavi del sito "Porta Pisana" (condotti sotto la direzione di R. Starac, PPMPH Rijeka), posto ai piedi della cinta muraria orientale della città di Krk. Alle coppe Sarius apprtengono 18 frammenti di orli, fondi e pareti decorate, mentre i bicchieri Aco sono rappresentati con un unico frammento di parete decorata. Questi reperti, sebbene frammentari, sono importanti per la definizione della distribuzione dei prodotti norditalici nell'area della Liburnia settentrionale (Quarnero), da dove provengono quattro esemplari integri di coppe Sarius da Osor e due dal sito Grobišće (città di Grobnik). Inoltre, i suddetti esemplari fanno parte di corredi funerari, mentre i frammenti da Porta Pisana vanno con ogni probailità connessi a contesti insediativi urbani.
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Nell'ambito della ricerca di dottorato sul tema della ceramica a pareti sottili e della sigillata italica della Liburnia settentrionale (area quarnerina, Croazia), ci si è proposti, vista le scarsità di pubblicazioni di tali reperti, di... more
Nell'ambito della ricerca di dottorato sul tema della ceramica a pareti sottili e della sigillata italica della Liburnia settentrionale (area quarnerina, Croazia), ci si è proposti, vista le scarsità di pubblicazioni di tali reperti, di svolgere un censimento delle raccolte museali e private presenti sul territorio. Svolgendo questo lavoro, si è avuto modo di notare all'interno di queste raccolte anche altre classi ceramiche che fin ora non sono risultate presenti nell'area inateressata. Si vuole dare in questa sede, un esempio di allargamento delle mappe di distribuzione di alcune tipologie ceramiche (sia fini sia comuni), basato solo su un veloce censimento del materiale musealizzato, mirando ad evidenziare le potenzialità di questo tipo di ricerca, ma anche la sua importanza.
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"Con questo contributo si vuole presentare il materiale ceramico rinvenuto durante gli interventi di scavo preventivo svolti nel 2005 sul sito della necropoli romana di Kurilovo (Omišalj, Krk) e oggi conservato presso le strutture del... more
"Con questo contributo si vuole presentare il materiale ceramico rinvenuto durante gli
interventi di scavo preventivo svolti nel 2005 sul sito della necropoli romana di Kurilovo (Omišalj,
Krk) e oggi conservato presso le strutture del JANAF. La necropoli, relativa all'abitato di Fulfinum,
e' stata oggetto di scavi abusivi negli anni '60 del secolo scorso; il materiale, decontestualizzato, e'
stato pubblicato nel 1973 dalla Dautova Ruševljan.
Nuove ricerche hanno permesso di individuare i corredi di cinque sepolture, composti da
ceramica e vetro, dove particolare interesse e' suscitato dalla composizione del materiale ceramico,
che comprende ceramica a pareti sottili, forse di importazione italica, terra sigillata padana, lucerne,
ceramica grezza, ma anche ceramica comune di probabile produzione locale, nonché un'anfora
attribuibile alla produzione di Crikvenica. Ci si soffermerà in particolar modo sulla ceramica a
pareti sottili, la più numerosa e meglio conservata, tipologicamente affine alle produzioni nord
italiche, ma che si confronta anche con la ceramica a pareti sottili proveniente dalla necropoli di
Osor nonché da vari altri siti dell'area quarnerina."
interventi di scavo preventivo svolti nel 2005 sul sito della necropoli romana di Kurilovo (Omišalj,
Krk) e oggi conservato presso le strutture del JANAF. La necropoli, relativa all'abitato di Fulfinum,
e' stata oggetto di scavi abusivi negli anni '60 del secolo scorso; il materiale, decontestualizzato, e'
stato pubblicato nel 1973 dalla Dautova Ruševljan.
Nuove ricerche hanno permesso di individuare i corredi di cinque sepolture, composti da
ceramica e vetro, dove particolare interesse e' suscitato dalla composizione del materiale ceramico,
che comprende ceramica a pareti sottili, forse di importazione italica, terra sigillata padana, lucerne,
ceramica grezza, ma anche ceramica comune di probabile produzione locale, nonché un'anfora
attribuibile alla produzione di Crikvenica. Ci si soffermerà in particolar modo sulla ceramica a
pareti sottili, la più numerosa e meglio conservata, tipologicamente affine alle produzioni nord
italiche, ma che si confronta anche con la ceramica a pareti sottili proveniente dalla necropoli di
Osor nonché da vari altri siti dell'area quarnerina."
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Land use and exploitation of natural resources in the 1st millennium AD-New methods in archaeobotany, archaeometry and modelling
Research Interests: Archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Archaeobotany, Landscape Archaeology, Dendrochronology, and 7 moreCoastal and Island Archaeology, Sea Level, Mediterranean Underwater Archaeology, Bayesian statistics & modelling, Vegetation History and Archaeobotany, Cave and Karst Studies, and Radiocarbon Dating (Archaeology)
The goal of the summer school is to develop multidisciplinary interactions and subject convergences, as well as train Ph.D. students and Young researchers. Four themes will be debated : 1. Vegetal economy ; 2) Craft, fuel and production ;... more
The goal of the summer school is to develop multidisciplinary interactions and subject convergences, as well as train Ph.D. students and Young researchers. Four themes will be debated :
1. Vegetal economy ; 2) Craft, fuel and production ; 3) Archaeometry for the study of land resources ; 4) Modelling. The summer school will
benefit of the multidisciplinary researches led in Croatia, France and Spain, and will include a practical approach, field visits and archaeological experimentation. Bringing together different skills
and approaches will set up a creative environment and boost scientific collaborations between the participants.
1. Vegetal economy ; 2) Craft, fuel and production ; 3) Archaeometry for the study of land resources ; 4) Modelling. The summer school will
benefit of the multidisciplinary researches led in Croatia, France and Spain, and will include a practical approach, field visits and archaeological experimentation. Bringing together different skills
and approaches will set up a creative environment and boost scientific collaborations between the participants.
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SUMMER SCHOOL in archaology, archaeobotany, archaeometry and modelling for PhD Students and Young Researchers CROATIA - 25-30 june 2018
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Čast nam je pozvati vas na 4. međunarodni arheološki kolokvij u Crikvenici, koji će se održati 8. i 9. Studenog 2017. g.
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The initiation of any ancient industry depended largely on the availability of resources necessary for production. In the case of the production of pottery or other ceramic products, not only the availability of clay and temper are... more
The initiation of any ancient industry depended largely on the availability of resources necessary for production. In the case of the production of pottery or other ceramic products, not only the availability of clay and temper are important. Also the possibility to exploit large woodlands for the procurement of fuel and the accessibility of water as a key element in both clay preparation and clay shaping were crucial factors in establishing a production site. Another element to be taken into account is that of distribution opportunities of the given territory, spanning from road systems, sea ports and docking features, to river systems and river docking facilities as well. These distribution opportunities are a crucial factor in defining the possible scale of export for a giving production defining them as local, regional or supra-regional, providing a better understanding of the production centre as well. In some cases these aspects of connectivity seem to compensate the lack of suitable raw materials for a giving region. It is therefore not surprising that glass workshops often set up nearby important distribution hubs and transport network features. The link between the production of ceramics and the territory they served or were located within, has been tackled in many areas of the Roman world. In the eastern Adriatic and its hinterland, where pottery and ceramics production centres have only recently been identified, these aspects are still to be explored. In the case of glass production, whose production indicators are still fairly recent for this area, distribution patterns seems to play a key role in understanding supply networks and consumption behaviour.
Research Interests: Roman Pottery, Roman pottery workshops, Roman Glass, Roman brick and tile, Roman Glass, Glass Technology, and 10 moreRoman Brick Industry - brick stamps, Roman brick and tiles, Céramique Gallo-Romaine, Gallo Roman Roofs and Tiles, Roman Archaeology, Roman Limes, Brick and Tile-production, Military Archeology, Roman Tile Workshops, Terres Cuites Architecturales, TCA - terres cuites architecturales, and CBM - ceramic building materials
1st International Archaeological Conference New Discoveries between the Alps and the Black Sea. Results from the Roman Sites in the Period between 2005 and 2015. In memoriam Iva Mikl Curk
Ptuj, 8.-9. 10. 2015
Ptuj, 8.-9. 10. 2015
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In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the... more
In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the military sphere, but they also modified the social and structural organization of the Roman State.
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the sixth century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the second and eighth centuries, especially on the eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
This new project is an opportunity to share the results of the last years of field research in the Adriatic area. Our invitation is open to all researchers who deal or have dealt with these issues in current Adriatic Europe, in order to create a new database for historical reconstruction.
We will examine these processes either through a regional synthesis or the presentation of individual contexts of study, forms of settlement, and aspects of production, trade and movement of pottery and any types of handicrafts between the two Adriatic sides in this period of crisis.
In our new meeting, several sessions dedicated to each region involved in the research project and cross-cutting themes will be held. We also expect a large poster session.
To participate in the sessions you should send a title and a short abstract in Croatian, Italian or English (preferably) to the following email address: trade.zadar2015@gmail.com. You should indicate whether you intend to present a poster or an oral presentation. The proposals will be considered by the organizing committee and selected as soon as possible.
The lectures should be in the official languages of the conference: English (mainly), Croatian or Italian.
Proposals for lectures and posters will be accepted for 6 different sessions:
- Urban landscape transformations
- Rural landscape transformations
- Fortifications
- Religious and funerary transformations (churches, monasteries, cemeteries etc.)
- Regional trends for Late Roman and Early Medieval landscapes’ transformations (rural and urban)
- Trade routes
All these aspects should be analyzed, taking into consideration material evidence (pottery, masonry techniques, coins, burials and archaeological finds) as well as evidence that may help the understanding of landscape changes using topographical instruments.
All Posters and Reports will be published after acceptance by a scientific committee and peer-review.
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the sixth century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the second and eighth centuries, especially on the eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
This new project is an opportunity to share the results of the last years of field research in the Adriatic area. Our invitation is open to all researchers who deal or have dealt with these issues in current Adriatic Europe, in order to create a new database for historical reconstruction.
We will examine these processes either through a regional synthesis or the presentation of individual contexts of study, forms of settlement, and aspects of production, trade and movement of pottery and any types of handicrafts between the two Adriatic sides in this period of crisis.
In our new meeting, several sessions dedicated to each region involved in the research project and cross-cutting themes will be held. We also expect a large poster session.
To participate in the sessions you should send a title and a short abstract in Croatian, Italian or English (preferably) to the following email address: trade.zadar2015@gmail.com. You should indicate whether you intend to present a poster or an oral presentation. The proposals will be considered by the organizing committee and selected as soon as possible.
The lectures should be in the official languages of the conference: English (mainly), Croatian or Italian.
Proposals for lectures and posters will be accepted for 6 different sessions:
- Urban landscape transformations
- Rural landscape transformations
- Fortifications
- Religious and funerary transformations (churches, monasteries, cemeteries etc.)
- Regional trends for Late Roman and Early Medieval landscapes’ transformations (rural and urban)
- Trade routes
All these aspects should be analyzed, taking into consideration material evidence (pottery, masonry techniques, coins, burials and archaeological finds) as well as evidence that may help the understanding of landscape changes using topographical instruments.
All Posters and Reports will be published after acceptance by a scientific committee and peer-review.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Medieval History, Medieval Studies, International Trade, Late Antique Archaeology, and 9 moreMedieval Archaeology, Croatian History, Late Antiquity, Archeologia, Archaeology of Mediterranean Trade, Archeologia medievale, Storia medievale, History of the Adriatic, and Archaeology of Adriatic Area
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Preliminary programme for TRADE - Transformations of Adriatic Europe (2nd – 9th c.) conference, Zadar 11th - 13th February 2016
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In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the... more
In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the military sphere, but they also modified the social and structural organization of the Roman State.
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the 6th century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow 2 common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the Early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the 2nd and 8th centuries, especially on the Eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
We thank all participants for the interest shown for Trade conference and the numerous and very compelling themes proposed. Also, we wish everyone a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in Zadar,
the Organizing commitee
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the 6th century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow 2 common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the Early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the 2nd and 8th centuries, especially on the Eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
We thank all participants for the interest shown for Trade conference and the numerous and very compelling themes proposed. Also, we wish everyone a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in Zadar,
the Organizing commitee
Research Interests: Archaeology, Landscape Archaeology, Transformation, Early Medieval Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology, and 13 moreLate Antiquity, Landscape, Ceramics (Archaeology), Archeologia, Adriatic Sea, Archeologia medievale, Archeologia Tardoantica E Paleocristiana, Archeologia dei paesaggi, Archeologia della produzione e del commercio, Archeologia Cristiana, History of the Adriatic, The Adriatic Sea in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, and Archaeology of Adriatic Area
In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the... more
In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the military sphere, but they also modified the social and structural organization of the Roman State.
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the 6th century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow 2 common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the Early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the 2nd and 8th centuries, especially on the Eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
We thank all participants for the interest shown for Trade conference and the numerous and very compelling themes proposed. Also, we wish everyone a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in Zadar,
the Organizing commitee
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the 6th century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow 2 common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the Early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the 2nd and 8th centuries, especially on the Eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
We thank all participants for the interest shown for Trade conference and the numerous and very compelling themes proposed. Also, we wish everyone a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in Zadar,
the Organizing commitee
Research Interests: Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, Phase Transformations, Pottery (Archaeology), and 19 moreLandscape Archaeology, International Trade, Late Antique Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology, Late Antiquity, Ceramic Analysis (Archaeology), Late Antique Art and Archaeology, Late Roman Archaeology, Late Roman Pottery, Archeologia, Trade, Adriatic Sea, Fortifications, Archeologia medievale, Archeologia dei paesaggi, Archeologia Cristiana, Barbarians and Romans in Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages, Archaeology of Adriatic Area, and Archeology
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TRADE – Transformations of Adriatic Europe (2nd – 9th c.) wishes to bring together all those specialists working in the Adriatic area on different archaeological aspects pertaining to the complex period of transformation between Roman... more
TRADE – Transformations of Adriatic Europe (2nd – 9th c.) wishes to bring together all those specialists working in the Adriatic area on different archaeological aspects pertaining to the complex period of transformation between Roman antiquity and the Middle Ages.
We would like it to be an opportunity to share the results of the last years of field research in the different territories of the Adriatic area, but also to deal with more complex questions through six different sessions and posters:
- Urban landscape transformations
- Rural landscape transformations
- Fortifications
- Religious and funerary transformations (churches, monasteries, cemeteries etc.)
- Regional trends for Late Roman and Early Medieval landscapes’ transformations (rural and urban)
- Trade routes
Our invitation is open to all researchers who deal or have dealt with these issues in current Adriatic Europe, in order to create a new database for historical reconstruction.
Organized and supported by diverse institutions from both Adriatic shores, TRADE conference will take place at Zadar (Croatia), hosted by the Department of Archaeology of the University of Zadar.
Find out more in our Call for Papers and feel free to contact us with any inquiry.
We would like it to be an opportunity to share the results of the last years of field research in the different territories of the Adriatic area, but also to deal with more complex questions through six different sessions and posters:
- Urban landscape transformations
- Rural landscape transformations
- Fortifications
- Religious and funerary transformations (churches, monasteries, cemeteries etc.)
- Regional trends for Late Roman and Early Medieval landscapes’ transformations (rural and urban)
- Trade routes
Our invitation is open to all researchers who deal or have dealt with these issues in current Adriatic Europe, in order to create a new database for historical reconstruction.
Organized and supported by diverse institutions from both Adriatic shores, TRADE conference will take place at Zadar (Croatia), hosted by the Department of Archaeology of the University of Zadar.
Find out more in our Call for Papers and feel free to contact us with any inquiry.
Research Interests: Roman Economy, Late Roman Archaeology, Late Roman Pottery, Archaeology of Medieval Monasteries, Archaeology of Mediterranean Trade, and 4 moreRoman trade, commerce and the economy, Ancient Roman economy, trade and commerce, Archaeology Of The Migration Period And The Early Middle Ages, and Eastern Adriatic seafarers and trade routes in the reflection of Eastern Mediterranean glass vessels found in ancient Liburnia
In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the... more
In the years following the death of Commodus, a long period of transformation began that undermined the structure of the Roman Empire. These changes initially affected only aspects of succession to the Princedom, especially involving the military sphere, but they also modified the social and structural organization of the Roman State.
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the 6th century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow 2 common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the Early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the 2nd and 8th centuries, especially on the Eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
We thank all participants for the interest shown for Trade conference and the numerous and very compelling themes proposed. Also, we wish everyone a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in Zadar,
the Organizing commitee
After this period of military anarchy, interrupted by a brief phase of prosperity with the accession to the imperial throne of Septimius Severus and his successors, there followed a period of economic stability that determined a new political and institutional empire. The time of Diocletian’s reforms, however, culminated in a serious crisis after the death of Constantine the Great (337 AD). The lands bordering the Adriatic were disputed by the heirs of the Emperor, starting a period of economic and cultural changes that manifested themselves initially as a diffuse form of recession in the dynamics of occupation of the territory. Urban and rural settlements show signs of abandonment and crisis. In the following decades, waves of peoples from northern and eastern Europe disrupted the political unity of the Empire even more. The Empire was only partially rebalanced after the Gothic War, due to the devastation of many urban centers and a drop in the number of sites in the area caused by continuing military clashes.
As was demonstrated at the last conference in Ravenna (Economia e Territorio, 28 February-1 March 2014), now being published, in recent years field research has revealed new evidence that allows us to draw a more complete picture of this important historical period which has been the focus of debate in recent decades. The research area discussed in Ravenna was mainly restricted to the central Adriatic, although there was communication with some eastern Adriatic areas.
This time the focus will extend to the basin defined as Adriatic Europe, according to geographical and cultural rather than political patterns, thus considering all territories facing the Adriatic Sea. These areas are affected by similar phenomena of transformations (barbarian conquest (crossings of the territory), the formation of barbaric countries, Justinian's Reconquest), at least until the Lombard invasion of Italy and Istria in the second half of the 6th century. After this point, they follow different trajectories that are still poorly understood. Such close relations between the two sides have always suggested direct cultural influences. The handicraft productions and forms of settlement in many ways tend to follow 2 common lines, but the progress of field investigations have not been sufficiently compared, especially with regard to the Early Middle Ages.
This new meeting will analyze these transformative phenomena in the areas research has neglected, including the time span between the 2nd and 8th centuries, especially on the Eastern Adriatic coast, from the short period before the establishment of the Severan dynasty up to the end of the Carolingian period.
We thank all participants for the interest shown for Trade conference and the numerous and very compelling themes proposed. Also, we wish everyone a fruitful conference and a pleasant stay in Zadar,
the Organizing commitee
Research Interests: Archaeology, Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, International Trade, Late Antique Archaeology, Transformation, and 21 moreEarly Medieval Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology, Late Antiquity, Late Roman Empire, Urban Transformation, Late Roman Archaeology, Late Roman Pottery, Archeologia, Adriatic Sea, Archeologia medievale, Archeologie, Late Roman and early Byzantine fortifications, Archéologie, Archeologia Tardoantica E Paleocristiana, History of the Adriatic, Tarda antichità, Barbarians and Romans in Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages, Antiquite Tardive, Roman Archaeology, Archaeology of Adriatic Area, and Archeology
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TRADE – Transformations of Adriatic Europe (2nd – 9th c.) wishes to bring together all those specialists working in the Adriatic area on different archaeological aspects pertaining to the complex period of transformation between Roman... more
TRADE – Transformations of Adriatic Europe (2nd – 9th c.) wishes to bring together all those specialists working in the Adriatic area on different archaeological aspects pertaining to the complex period of transformation between Roman antiquity and the Middle Ages.
We would like it to be an opportunity to share the results of the last years of field research in the different territories of the Adriatic area, but also to deal with more complex questions through six different sessions and posters:
- Urban landscape transformations
- Rural landscape transformations
- Fortifications
- Religious and funerary transformations (churches, monasteries, cemeteries etc.)
- Regional trends for Late Roman and Early Medieval landscapes’ transformations (rural and urban)
- Trade routes
Our invitation is open to all researchers who deal or have dealt with these issues in current Adriatic Europe, in order to create a new database for historical reconstruction.
Organized and supported by diverse institutions from both Adriatic shores, TRADE conference will take place at Zadar (Croatia), hosted by the Department of Archaeology of the University of Zadar.
Find out more in our Call for Papers and feel free to contact us with any inquiry.
We would like it to be an opportunity to share the results of the last years of field research in the different territories of the Adriatic area, but also to deal with more complex questions through six different sessions and posters:
- Urban landscape transformations
- Rural landscape transformations
- Fortifications
- Religious and funerary transformations (churches, monasteries, cemeteries etc.)
- Regional trends for Late Roman and Early Medieval landscapes’ transformations (rural and urban)
- Trade routes
Our invitation is open to all researchers who deal or have dealt with these issues in current Adriatic Europe, in order to create a new database for historical reconstruction.
Organized and supported by diverse institutions from both Adriatic shores, TRADE conference will take place at Zadar (Croatia), hosted by the Department of Archaeology of the University of Zadar.
Find out more in our Call for Papers and feel free to contact us with any inquiry.
Research Interests: Archaeology, Landscape Archaeology, Early Christianity, Roman Pottery, Early Middle Ages (History), and 10 moreLate Roman Pottery, Trade, Archeologia medievale, Great Migration period, Middle Ages, Archaeology Of The Migration Period And The Early Middle Ages, Archeologia dei Paesaggi - Archeologia Tardoantica e Medievale, Ceramica Tardoantica, Roman Archaeology, and Archaeology of Adriatic Area
A poster presented during "Noć muzeja 2017" covering amphorae from the Franciscan monastery of St. Bernardine in Kampor, island of Rab.
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The stone statuette of goddess Diana is kept in the museum collection of the Franciscan monastery of St. Bernardina, in the bay of St. Eufemija in Kampor. Typical motifs (bow and arrow, quiver, dog, short chiton) make it possible to date... more
The stone statuette of goddess Diana is kept in the museum collection of the Franciscan monastery of St. Bernardina, in the bay of St. Eufemija in Kampor. Typical motifs (bow and arrow, quiver, dog, short chiton) make it possible to date the statue to the 3rd century AD.
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Exhibition on Ad turres (Crikvenica, Croatia) and its ancient heritage, with particular enphasis on its roman pottery workshop.
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Exhibition at Lopar Municipality
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Research Interests: Archaeology, Economics, Late Antique and Byzantine History, Late Antique and Byzantine Studies, Ceramic Technology, and 19 moreCeramics (Ceramics), Late Antique Archaeology, Late Antiquity, Ceramics (Art History), Ceramic Analysis (Archaeology), Medieval ceramics (Archaeology), Late Antique Art and Archaeology, Ceramics (Archaeology), Maritime Trade Ceramics (Archaeology), Archeologia, Ceramic Petrography, Commerce, Adriatic Sea, Ceramics, Roman ceramics, Ceramica Medievale, Archeologia Tardoantica E Paleocristiana, Ceramica Romana, and Roman Archaeology
Sono aperte le iscrizioni alla campagna di scavi archeologici nel sito di Torre Vecchia (Torre-Abrega, vicino a Poreč\Parenzo in Croazia), un insediamento occupato dalla prima età imperiale al tardo Medioevo. Alle attività sul campo,... more
Sono aperte le iscrizioni alla campagna di scavi archeologici nel sito di Torre Vecchia (Torre-Abrega, vicino a Poreč\Parenzo in Croazia), un insediamento occupato dalla prima età imperiale al tardo Medioevo. Alle attività sul campo, dallo scavo stratigrafico al rilievo e alla prima classificazione dei materiali rinvenuti, possono partecipare gli studenti dell'Università di Bologna, grazie a un accordo di collaborazione scientifica con il Museo del territorio parentino e con l'Istituto di Archeologia croato. I partecipanti dovranno provvedere alla propria attrezzatura personale: scarpe antinfortunistica, vestiti per lo scavo, guanti da lavoro, protezione solare e cerata antipioggia. La richiesta di partecipazione, scaricabile dal sito del Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà, va consegnata entro il 31 ma rzo all'indirizzo email: enrico.cirelli2@unibo.it.
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