Amphora is a Greco-Roman word developed in ancient Greek during the Bronze Age. The Romans acquired it during the Hellenization that occurred in the Roman Republic. Cato is the …

In the Roman empire amphorae were pottery containers used for the non-local transport of agricultural products. Their fragments litter archaeological sites of all kinds on land and at sea …

Mar 13, 2025 · Amphora, ancient vessel form used as a storage jar and one of the principal vessel shapes in Greek pottery, a two-handled pot with a neck narrower than the body.

Jan 15, 2025 · Explore the fascinating world of ancient Roman amphorae, the iconic vessels that hold secrets of a bygone era. Uncover 15 intriguing facts, from their versatile uses to the …

Apr 2, 2025 · The Roman amphorae were ceramic pots made from terracotta using a potter's wheel. They would be used to hold not only the usual wine and olive oil, but preserved fruits …

The following catalog lists a small sample of the Roman-period amphoras found at Troia. The separation of Hellenistic from Roman is somewhat arbitrary and begins here with the forms …

It is notable that LRA 1 was replaced by the globular ‘Late Roman 13’ amphora at the Anemurium and Zygi Cypriot kiln sites. An almost complete ?Zygi LRA 13 occurred in a large Ummayad …

Following an early classificatory scheme by Lamboglia (1955), the type is conventionally sub-divided into three sub-types, known as the Dressel 1A, 1B and 1C, which are still used today. …

Feb 2, 2025 · Amphora When it comes to ancient pottery, few vessels capture the essence of history quite like the amphora. With a rich legacy spanning millennia, these iconic containers …

In the Roman empire amphorae were pottery containers used for the non-local transport of agricultural products. Their fragments litter archaeological sites of all kinds on land and at sea …