Fishes in the economy of Ancient Greek colonies (600 BC – 300 AD) on the Northern Black Sea Coast – new touches to an old portrait
Journal: Vita Antiqua
Year: 2023

The article presents the results of a thorough study of fish remains recovered during the excavations of three ancient Greek cities (Olbia, Berezan and Chornomorka) in the northern part of the Black Sea coast. These materials are dated in the range of 600 BC – 300 AC (in the case of Olbia and Berezan), and 500–400 BC for Chornomorka. Fish bones were processed for the identification of species used by the inhabitants of these ancient cities for food. The remains of about ten fish species are pres