1. Roman Pottery from Bribirska glavica (2014 Excavation) Ivana Ožanić Roguljić Kristina Jelinčić Vučković Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015

2. Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb  We would like to thank Danijel and Victor who invited us to work on Roman pottery from new Bribir excavations and to participate to this Round table  The aim of our work was the analysis of the pottery found during 2014 excavations at site of Bribirska glavica  One of the crucial information in the process of these analyses is provided by careful excavation and documented stratigraphy, also, good communication between pottery specialists and director of excavation which is necessary for wider conclusions Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015

3.  New excavations directed with modern techniques of digging and documenting gave us an unique opportunity to examine the pottery from the fresh start  Stratified data can help us to understand better dating of pottery types and to have an insight when trading with certain parts of the Empire started and for how long it persisted Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

4. Pottery from Northern Italy, 1 st century Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Terra sigillata Thin walled pottery Bribir site in Roman times was not different from other Adriatic sites when we consider communication routes and trade: in earlier period we have pottery from Italian area, and imports from eastern Mediterranean and African provinces dominate in later periods. Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

5. Eastern Mediterranean import, 1 st and the beginning of the 2 nd Century Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

6.  African imports started in the 1 st century  Their presence dominated on the Adriatic coast in the 3 rd and 4 th cent. but they were continuously present until 6 th -7 th cent.  The most imported goods were olive oil, vine and salsamenta – transported in amphorae that we find on sites but its content can be proven only by chemical analyses  On Bribir site, African imports are present from the 2 nd until 6 th century with the emphasis on the 5 th and 6 th century  Other than amphorae, Red slip ware (table ware) and cooking ware were found too Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 African production Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

7. Result: Important data about imports and connections with the Mediterranean world Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

8.  Importance of this analyses is in the insight of the Adriatic and possible eastern Adriatic productions: local or middle-range productions – we do not have enough data to clearly point out where this pottery was produced but with careful observation and documenting we can set out bases for future work Adriatic production 1 st – 2 nd Century Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

9.  Two fabrics of local ware are defined so far  That conclusion can help us in future studies of local pottery productions Local production Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

10. Some shards tell us new story  Secondary usage of pottery shards, half product  Loom weight or weight for fishing net Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

11.  Tegulae, imbrices, tubuli and undefined shards were found  Material is not good for dating, but 7 different fabrics tell us about different origin of construction material Construction material Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

12.  Development of future database that will be a referent point for other sites in Central Dalmatia  The material found in first campaign is not representative but pottery analyses are important because they provide answers to many questions: dating, provenance, economy, communications, daily life Conclusion Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb

13. At the end:  We are impressed with enthusiasm and skills of Australian students and we are looking forward to work with them and the whole Bribir team again  Thank you for your attention!!! Australia & Croatia exploring Bribirska Glavica, 30 th March 2015 Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb