Greco-Italic Amphorae in the Adriatic

Abstract

The large number of sites where Greco-ltalic amphorae have been discovered in the Adriatic, the majority of which vvere previously unknown, are discussed here. The introductory section consists of a history of research into these amphorae and the various ideas expressed about them. The first appendix studies 69 known sites of discovery, some of which contained several variants of these amphorae. Amphorae of this type from Istria and Dalmatia without specific provenience are also listed. The second appendix contains information published for the first time about 18 Grecoltalic amphorae from Dalmatia. It is concluded that in the period from the end of the 4lh century to the end of the 2nd century B.C., a very active trade system existed, despite piracy and unstable political conditions.