Safiye Aydın
Duzce University / Düzce Üniversitesi, Archaeology, Faculty Member
- Archaeology, Roman Archaeology, Roman History, Roman Architecture, Late Antique Archaeology, Late Roman Pottery, and 14 moreLate Antique and Byzantine History, Roman Amphorae, Late Roman Amphorae, Amphorae (Archaeology), Late Roman Archaeology, Mediterranean Studies, Archaeology of Mediterranean Trade, Mediterranean archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Ceramics (Archaeology), Roman ceramics, Hellenistic Pottery, Roman Pottery, and Ceramic Petrographyedit
Olba which is located in Rough Cilicia within the borders of Mersin, Silifke, Örenköy today, has settlement characteristics considered to be typical for the Eastern Mediterranean. Amphorae constitute an important group among the ceramics... more
Olba which is located in Rough Cilicia within the borders of Mersin, Silifke,
Örenköy today, has settlement characteristics considered to be typical for the Eastern Mediterranean. Amphorae constitute an important group among the ceramics uncovered in the city since 2010. In this study, Late Roman 1 amphorae (LRA1) found in the excavations of the theater and monastery of Olba will be discussed. Th eir typological charactersistics as well as the data obtained from petrographic and chemical analysis will be presented. LRA 1 amphorae are the most common form among the Late Antique amphorae found in Olba. Th ey belong to the sub-group of LRA 1B and date to the early 6th - mid 7th century AD. In the archaeometric study, a total of 45 samples studied petrographically were divided into 7 groups according to the data obtained from the analyzes, and XRF analysis of 20 pieces was performed to determine their chemical properties. Th e results of the analysis of the samples suggest a correlation with the geological structure of the region. The density of amphorae in Olba documenting the commercial circulation of eastern Mediterranean products and that is proved to be produced in many centers in Cilicia with archaeological data, points to the commercial relations of the city on a regional scale.
Örenköy today, has settlement characteristics considered to be typical for the Eastern Mediterranean. Amphorae constitute an important group among the ceramics uncovered in the city since 2010. In this study, Late Roman 1 amphorae (LRA1) found in the excavations of the theater and monastery of Olba will be discussed. Th eir typological charactersistics as well as the data obtained from petrographic and chemical analysis will be presented. LRA 1 amphorae are the most common form among the Late Antique amphorae found in Olba. Th ey belong to the sub-group of LRA 1B and date to the early 6th - mid 7th century AD. In the archaeometric study, a total of 45 samples studied petrographically were divided into 7 groups according to the data obtained from the analyzes, and XRF analysis of 20 pieces was performed to determine their chemical properties. Th e results of the analysis of the samples suggest a correlation with the geological structure of the region. The density of amphorae in Olba documenting the commercial circulation of eastern Mediterranean products and that is proved to be produced in many centers in Cilicia with archaeological data, points to the commercial relations of the city on a regional scale.
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The city of Prusias ad Hypium once located in the region called Bithynia in ancient times is now within the borders of Düzce province, in the Western Black Sea Region. Prusias ad Hypium was one of the important settlements of the Kingdom... more
The city of Prusias ad Hypium once located in the region called Bithynia in ancient times is now within the
borders of Düzce province, in the Western Black Sea Region. Prusias ad Hypium was one of the important settlements of the Kingdom of Bithynia in the Hellenistic Period. From the Roman Imperial Period, the city gained a
prosperous reputation due to its important architectural structures. The subject of this study is the ceramic findings. Mainly Pontic sigillata, found in the excavations carried out in 2020 in one of the prominent structures of
the city: the theater. The ceramics included in the study are evaluated typologically and chronologically in the light
of excavation data and parallel samples. Excavations in the city of Prusias ad Hypium are one of the few carried
out in the Western Black Sea Region, therefore academic introduction and evaluation of the ceramics is crucial for
our mission on sharing the first scientific data on the subject and as well as contributing to the local archeology.
Pontic sigillata which are dated to 1st-3rd century AD, provides notable data on the imported tableware and
thus on the ceramic tradition of the city. Furthermore, this archeological data, by providing evidence about the
existence of commercial relations in the south of the Black Sea Basin is essential for the study of the region’s history.
borders of Düzce province, in the Western Black Sea Region. Prusias ad Hypium was one of the important settlements of the Kingdom of Bithynia in the Hellenistic Period. From the Roman Imperial Period, the city gained a
prosperous reputation due to its important architectural structures. The subject of this study is the ceramic findings. Mainly Pontic sigillata, found in the excavations carried out in 2020 in one of the prominent structures of
the city: the theater. The ceramics included in the study are evaluated typologically and chronologically in the light
of excavation data and parallel samples. Excavations in the city of Prusias ad Hypium are one of the few carried
out in the Western Black Sea Region, therefore academic introduction and evaluation of the ceramics is crucial for
our mission on sharing the first scientific data on the subject and as well as contributing to the local archeology.
Pontic sigillata which are dated to 1st-3rd century AD, provides notable data on the imported tableware and
thus on the ceramic tradition of the city. Furthermore, this archeological data, by providing evidence about the
existence of commercial relations in the south of the Black Sea Basin is essential for the study of the region’s history.
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In recent years, studies evaluating the material culture within the changing world of Late Antiquity have gained importance. Unguentaria were common in the Eastern Mediterranean between the 5th and 7th centuries AD and are found in many... more
In recent years, studies evaluating the material culture within the changing world of Late Antiquity have gained importance. Unguentaria were common in the Eastern Mediterranean between the 5th and 7th centuries AD and are found in many centers, especially in Southwest and Western Anatolia. By examining specimens from Olba, this study aims to contribute details on the distribution of Late Antique ceramics in the region of Cilicia and to present new ceramic data. In this context, Late Antique unguentaria constitute a remarkable group of ceramic material. The unguentaria introduced and examined in this study are from the excavations at Olba, which was one of the settlements in Rough Cilicia. In the Late Antique Period, due to the effect of Christianity, unguentaria had once again become prominent and had gained importance as a result of their religious function. They were transformed into ceramics holding liquids believed to be sacred or to have healing or protective properties. Dated from the 6th to the 7th centuries AD, the unguentaria found in Olba are believed to have been used in
accordance with this religious purpose.
accordance with this religious purpose.
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İnsanoğlunun yaşamını sürdürebilmesi için en temel ihtiyaçlarından biri beslenme gereksinimidir. Yeme-içme alışkanlıkları kültürel bir unsur olarak toplumdan topluma değişen, dolayısıyla gündelik yaşam içinde izlerini bulduğumuz... more
İnsanoğlunun yaşamını sürdürebilmesi için en temel ihtiyaçlarından biri beslenme gereksinimidir. Yeme-içme alışkanlıkları kültürel bir unsur olarak toplumdan topluma değişen, dolayısıyla gündelik yaşam içinde izlerini bulduğumuz beslenme/mutfak kültürünü oluşturur. Bu kültürün anlaşılmasında; yiyeceklerin hazırlanması, pişirilmesi, depolanması gibi kap kacaklar ve masa üstü seti olarak tanımlanan servis kapları/tabak, çanak, sürahi vb. arklı kullanım amaçlarına hizmet eden kapların kullanımı devreye girer. Bu bağlamda pişmiş toprak mutfak/masaüstü kaplarının Antik Çağ yerleşimlerimdeki varlığı, mutfak/beslenme kültürünün aydınlatılmasına aracı olan, Antik Çağda gündelik yaşama dair önemli ipuçları sunan arkeolojik kanıtları oluşturur. Fatsa Cıngırt Kayası’nda yürütülen arkeolojik çalışmalardan elde edilen günlük kullanım kapları ışığında Antik Çağ’da Karadeniz mutfak/beslenme kültürünün izleri ile günümüz gastronomisine yansımalarının serüveni; Arkeolojik materyal, Antik Çağ yazarlarının kayıtlarında geçen ifadeler ve güncel çalışmalarla harmanlanarak bu kitapta sunulmaktadır.