Суровинни източници и строителни материали, използвани през елинистическата епоха в околностите на Месамбрия Понтика по данни от известни археологически обекти
Raw material sources and building materials from the Hellenistic period in the vicinity of Mesambria Pontica according archaeological sites
Author(s): Zhivko Uzunov, Bilyana Kostova, Boika ZlatevaSubject(s): History, Archaeology, Geography, Regional studies, Physical Geopgraphy, Ancient World
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: geoarchaeology; archaeological sites; Hellenistic period; raw material resources; building materials
Summary/Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to present the building materials used in the construction of dwellings and houses from the Hellenistic period from archaeological sites located in the close vicinity of Messambria Pontica [present day city of Nessebar]. Other main goal is to present the raw material sources that were used in the construction of buildings. Thus among the priority tasks in the reconstruction of the settlement patterns in the research area. Results of analyzes of clay samples and roof tiles are also presented, which indicate the existing of workshops and developed local production during the Hellenistic period.
Journal: Годишник на департамент „Природни науки“
- Issue Year: 8/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 30-41
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English, Bulgarian