Underwater research was carried out around jetty in 2016. Amphora pieces belonging to different production centers inside and outside of the jetty were identified. The found of different types of commercial amphoras in underwater research... more
Underwater research was carried out around jetty in 2016. Amphora pieces belonging to different production centers inside and outside of the jetty were identified. The found of different types of commercial amphoras in underwater research is important to show trade traffic in the region. The purpose of this article is to classify and date the amphoras which found during the diving to determine the city's commercial relationship. Amphoras do not have a deposit or context so it is dated based on similar examples. The first study of amphoras in the South Port and the determination of the use phases of the harbor are important in that the dates of amphoras will be taken as criteria. When amphoras were classified typologically, 6 different forms were determined. These forms were collected in 5 titles which is North African amphoras, Egyptian amphoras, Eastern Mediterranean amphoras, Cilicia Amphoras, Aegean Amphoras. It indicates that trade was carried out in the region from the III. century A.D. to the VII. century A.D. It is seen that the amphoras of Eastern Mediterranean origin are intensified. This intensity indicates the commercial activities of Phaselis with the centers located in the Eastern Mediterranean.
