The ceramics industry of Roman Sikyon
Subtitle: a technological study
By: by Conor P. Trainor
Series: Studies in Mediterranean archaeology and literature. Pocket-book series -- 181; Studies in Mediterranean archaeology and literature -- 181.
Publisher: Aaströms förlag
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Uppsala, Swedem
Language: eng
Number of pages: 125
ISBN-13: 9789170812033
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Roman Pottery; Pottery industry; Ceramics; Antiquities; Excavations (Archaeology); Technology; History
Description: The urban area of Hellenistic and Roman Sikyon was the subject of one of the largest and most intensive archaeological surveys in the Mediterranean region, The Sikyon Survey Project. Through the systematic study of the compositions of the ceramics and local clays from the survey, combined with typological identifications and historical accounts, it became possible to trace the rise and decline of a ceramics industry at Sikyon. The character, scope and scale of this industry, the clays used, and the related economic circumstances and industries are all explored. One of the key findings of this book is the presentation of a clear case for significant economic growth occurring after the Roman conquest of this region.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.