Clay artefacts from Roman Ostia
Roman Ostia, harbour of Rome, was the main collection point of goods with a multi-ethnic population. Previous studies have focussed mainly on buildings and valuable objects due to a well-rooted culture-historical approach. This thesis investigated the significance of 500 previously overlooked portable clay artefacts which, with their low economic value but highly symbolic meanings, provide key evidence about daily life in this vital Mediterranean centre.
Martelli, Elena
Clay artefacts from Roman Ostia. Roman Ostia, harbour of Rome, was the main collection point of goods with a multi-ethnic population. Previous studies have focussed mainly on buildings and valuable objects due to a well-rooted culture-historical approach. This thesis investigated the significance of 500 previously overlooked portable clay artefacts which, with their low economic value but highly symbolic meanings, provide key evidence about daily life in this vital Mediterranean centre.
clay artefacts roman roman harbour rome main collection point good multi_ethnic population previous_study focus_mainly building valuable object due well rooted culture historical approach investigate significance previously_overlook portable clay artefact low economic value highly symbolic_meaning provide_key evidence daily_life vital mediterranean centre