Pottery traditions, consumers’ choices and exchange networks at Late Bronze Age Cobatillas la Vieja (southeast Iberia)

Victoria, Benjamín Cutillas; Day, Peter M.

doi:10.1016/j.jasrep.2022.103560

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“…This is a hexagonal allotropic form of quartz resistant to high temperatures. Data in the literature show its occurrence in clay pottery fired at lower temperatures that prevent the quartz’s transformation into tridymite [ 22 , 23 ]. It proves that some of the mineral particles in the collected sediments belong to the amphora walls.…”

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Material Evidence of Sediments Recovered from Ancient Amphorae Found at the Potaissa Roman Fortress

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Methods for material investigation are powerful tools that allow specialists to elucidate important aspects regarding ancient artifacts such as the Roman amphorae deposits discovered at Potaissa Fortress in Turda, Romania. Archeological debate states that the deposit contained olive oil and wine amphorae, but no material evidence has been presented until now. The current research is focused on the most representative large amphora fragments found in the Potaissa deposit, with a significant amount of sediment on their walls, to give archeologists the material proof to elucidate their debate. Sediment was collected from each fragment and subjected to complex analysis. XRD investigation combined with cross-polarized light microscopy demonstrated mineral particles such as quartz, clay (muscovite and traces of biotite), and calcite. Quartz and calcite particles have a rounded shape and diameters in a range of 20–200 µm, and clay particles have a lamellar shape and dimensions from 1 to 20 µm, a fact confirmed by SEM microscopy. Sample 2 presented a large amount of amorphous phase followed by Samples 1 and 3, with a low amount of organic phase. FTIR investigation confirms organic phase presence owing to strong absorption bands regarding C-H, C=O, and O-H chemical bonds related to aliphatic compounds in Sample 2, and to some decayed wine residue in Samples 1 and 3. EDS elemental analysis was used for organic particle identification in the amphora sediments and to obtain a correlation with their microstructure. GC–MS investigation showed volatile compounds related to wine residue for Samples 1 and 3 and decomposed fats for Sample 2. Tartaric and malic acid were identified by HPLC in Samples 1 and 3, which are wine biomarkers. The correlation of all experimental results concludes with no doubt that Amphora 2 contained olive oil and Amphorae 1 and 3 contained wine in ancient times.

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Material Evidence of Sediments Recovered from Ancient Amphorae Found at the Potaissa Roman Fortress

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Exploring handmade pottery traditions and Early Iron Age Iberian networks through the site of La Fonteta (Alicante, Spain)

del Pino Curbelo,

i Garrigós,

Vinader Anton

et al. 2024

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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The Phoenician colony of La Fonteta in southeastern Iberia holds significant importance for understanding Phoenician settlement patterns in the region. While previous research has primarily focused on wheel-thrown ceramics indicative of the new technological advancements and trade networks implemented after the Phoenician arrival, handmade ceramics have been somewhat overlooked despite their prevalence in the Early Iron Age (EIA) contexts. Our study, based on the analysis of 36 individuals from recent excavations at La Fonteta, sheds light on the technological aspects (temper choice and estimated firing temperature) and mobility patterns associated with handmade ceramics in this context. Contrary to previous assumptions, our findings indicate that handmade ceramics played a crucial role in regional and broader exchange systems, possibly with limited ties to wheel-thrown ceramics. Moreover, regional mobility seems to have been prominent, likely stemming from local networks and technological frameworks established during the preceding Late Bronze Age (LBA) period.

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Un horno y diversas estrategias: nuevos datos sobre las alfarerías del Hierro Antiguo a partir de la caracterización analítica de los materiales del horno de La Alberca (Lorca, Murcia)

Cutillas Victoria

2024

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Este trabajo explora la producción de cerámica a torno durante el siglo VI a. C. a partir del estudio arqueométrico de las cerámicas identificadas en el horno alfarero de La Alberca (Lorca, Murcia). Esta estructura es uno de los escasos hornos de doble cámara conocidos para este periodo y su análisis es básico para evaluar el desarrollo de prácticas alfareras de origen fenicio en asentamientos autóctonos. La revisión del repertorio cerámico identificado en su interior y área inmediata se ha completado mediante la aplicación de técnicas de caracterización química (fluorescencia de rayos X, termogravimetría), mineralógica (difracción de rayos X) y petrográfica (microscopia óptica por lámina delgada). También se han incorporado datos arqueométricos de otros asentamientos cercanos para una evaluación más precisa de los clústeres definidos. Los resultados revelan la existencia de cerámicas con distintas composiciones en el interior del horno y sus inmediaciones. Esto abre nuevas hipótesis sobre la posible coexistencia de estrategias de captación diferentes dentro de un mismo grupo de artesanos o de que varios alfareros compartieran este horno o procesos de cocción específicos. Además, la definición de otros grupos con diversas procedencias se entiende en el marco de redes de intercambio a nivel local y regional.

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Pottery traditions, consumers’ choices and exchange networks at Late Bronze Age Cobatillas la Vieja (southeast Iberia)

Cited by 3 publications

References 21 publications

Material Evidence of Sediments Recovered from Ancient Amphorae Found at the Potaissa Roman Fortress

Material Evidence of Sediments Recovered from Ancient Amphorae Found at the Potaissa Roman Fortress

Exploring handmade pottery traditions and Early Iron Age Iberian networks through the site of La Fonteta (Alicante, Spain)

Un horno y diversas estrategias: nuevos datos sobre las alfarerías del Hierro Antiguo a partir de la caracterización analítica de los materiales del horno de La Alberca (Lorca, Murcia)

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Pottery traditions, consumers’ choices and exchange networks at Late Bronze Age Cobatillas la Vieja (southeast Iberia)

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Material Evidence of Sediments Recovered from Ancient Amphorae Found at the Potaissa Roman Fortress

Material Evidence of Sediments Recovered from Ancient Amphorae Found at the Potaissa Roman Fortress

Exploring hand﻿made pottery traditions and Early Iron Age Iberian networks through the site of La Fonteta (Alicante, Spain)

Un horno y diversas estrategias: nuevos datos sobre las alfarerías del Hierro Antiguo a partir de la caracterización analítica de los materiales del horno de La Alberca (Lorca, Murcia)

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