Supply of imported fineware along the Central road in Roman Thrace
Journal: Bulgarian Portal for Open Science
Year: 2020

This contribution explores the archaeological evidence for the supply of imported fineware along the Central road (Via Diagonalis) in the province of Thrace during the Principate. Finds from twelve sites situated in close proximity to its route have been examined. According to the available data, the import of ceramic goods started around the time of the road’s construction during the reign of Emperor Nero, at the latest. Italian and South Gaulish sigillata along with thin-walled pottery were am