A Survey of Ancient Harbours in Cyrenaica

Yorke, R.

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“…At Tolmeita the same team recovered what seems to be conclusive evidence (not yet fully published) that the main harbour basin lay to the east of the promontory on which the ancient lighthouse stands (York 1972;, and not the west as had previously been thought. Fulford's discussion (this volume) of the prevailing winds off Cyrenaica lends further authority to the identification.…”

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Urban Archaeology in Cyrenaica 1969-1989: the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods

Lloyd

1989

Libyan stud.

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During the past two decades all the major cities of Cyrenaica have seen new fieldwork, and much has been achieved. The Department of Antiquities has been active, particularly in the increasingly important area of rescue archaeology. Its resolute and skilful efforts have included very important work at Shahat (Cyrene) (Walker (in Walda and Walker), this volume) and at Benghazi (Berenice). At the latter city, one of the least known in Cyrenaica, the Department's excavations at Sidi Khrebish demonstrated the rich archaeological potential of the site and led to the large-scale campaigns of 1971-5, in which the Society for Libyan Studies was deeply involved.Generous support has also been extended to British teams at Euesperides (Berenice's predecessor), Driana (Hadrianopolis), Tocra (Tauchira) and Tolmeita (Ptolemais); to the Italian Mission, whose work at Cyrene has proceeded throughout the period; to the major American investigation of the extra-mural Demeter sanctuary at the same site; and to the French Mission, which has conducted annual campaigns at Susa (Apollonia) since 1976. There has also been productive research into the minor towns.Perhaps the outstanding feature of the period under review, however, has been publication. No less than thirteen major site reports (see bibliography under Apollonia, Berenice, Cirene, Cyrene and Tocra), several works of synthesis (Goodchild 1971; Huskinson 1975; Rosenbaum and Ward-Perkins 1980; Stucchi 1975), collected papers (Goodchild 1976) and a profusion of shorter studies in journals, conference proceedings (Barker, Lloyd and Reynolds 1985; Gadallah 1971; Stucchi and Luni 1987) and exhibition publications (Missione Italiana 1987) have appeared — a very rich harvest. Many of course, had their genesis in earlier research, particularly during the fecund years of Richard Goodchild's controllership. Amongst much else, this saw Boardman and Hayes' exemplary Tocra project, which in its use of quantification, scientific analysis and other techniques anticipated later British and American work; the University of Michigan's extensive research at Apollonia; and the inauguration of the Italian Mission, under S. Stucchi, to Cyrene (Stucchi 1967), whose work on the architectural development, art and anastylosis of the city continues to make an outstanding contribution to our appreciation of Libya's archaeology and cultural heritage.

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“…At Tauchira, long thought to be the least of Cyrenaica's major ports because of its exposed coastline, underwater exploration has shown that an artificial harbour of some sophistication was created, perhaps in the Hellenistic period. It consisted of at least two quays, protected by a 220 m long mole (York 1972;.…”

Section: Harboursmentioning

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Urban Archaeology in Cyrenaica 1969-1989: the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods

Lloyd

1989

Libyan stud.

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“…Underwater exploration has shown that Taucheira had an artificial harbour with two quays and a mole 220 m long (York 1972). The city's cemeteries were located within former quarries (a characteristic of the Pentapolis), with rock-cut chambers bearing Greek inscriptions, although some with Jewish names and also Egyptian names for the months.…”

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Excavations at Tocra (1985-1992)

Buzaian

2000

Libyan stud.

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This article presents a preliminary report on the post-excavation analysis of excavations conducted between 1985 and 1992 by the Department of Archaeology of the University of Garyunis (Benghazi) at the ancient city of Tocra. The construction and design of the buildings excavated are analysed, with particular emphasis on the late antique phases; and descriptions of pottery, other artefacts (including two early Islamic coins) are given. The area appears to have been an artisan district, as evidenced by the finds of a pottery kiln, ovens, vats and other structures associated with manufacturing activities. Mortar and plaster samples were analysed to help phase the structures, and to compare the excavated vats with their counterparts at another site within the city. A limited study of the faunal remains gives some insight into diet at the site in late antiquity.The study shows clearly that Tocra remained inhabited after the Arab conquest (AD 640s), confirming suggestions of previous excavations at other sites within the city wall.

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“…The interim report of the site was presented in 1972 (Yorke et al ., ) and preliminary publication appeared in Libyan Studies (Yorke, ), the IJNA (Yorke et al ., ), and the Proceedings of the Underwater Association Minisymposium (Yorke and Davidson, ).…”

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The Harbour at Ptolemais: Hellenistic City of the Libyan Pentapolis

Yorke

Davidson

2017

International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

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This article describes fieldwork undertaken in 1972 at the harbour of the Hellenistic city of Ptolemais at Tolmeita in Cyrenaica, Libya. This survey has shown that the city possessed a sophisticated Hellenistic harbour installation, now submerged by some 2 m. It consisted of a small fishing harbour and a larger commercial harbour protected by extensive stone breakwaters built around two offshore islands. Between the harbours, remains were found under water of an extensive block‐built quay connected to one island, where there was a system of submerged rock‐cut tanks. These are interpreted as the foundations of a fish‐processing factory. Changes in sea‐level are also discussed.

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A Survey of Ancient Harbours in Cyrenaica

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Urban Archaeology in Cyrenaica 1969-1989: the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods

Urban Archaeology in Cyrenaica 1969-1989: the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods

Excavations at Tocra (1985-1992)

The Harbour at Ptolemais: Hellenistic City of the Libyan Pentapolis

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