Terra a mano: The Handmade Pottery of Philippi and Its Implications for the Transformation of the City during the Early Byzantine Period


World Heritage Site: Archaeological Site of Philippi

Publication Year: 2021

Publication Type: Book chapter

Publication Identifier: WHEFD0503FCCD

Summary

Handmade pottery from Philippi reveals significant insights into the city's economic and social transformation during the 7th and 8th centuries, a period marked by the transition to Early Byzantine rule. The study proposes a typochronology for this ware, examining its production and technology, which highlights shifts in consumption models. By analyzing handmade pottery from various sites, researchers uncover evidence of changing economic dynamics and social structures, offering a nuanced understanding of Philippi's evolution during this pivotal era.

Citation

Zachariadis, S. (2021). Terra a mano: The Handmade Pottery of Philippi and Its Implications for the Transformation of the City during the Early Byzantine Period. Philippi, from ≪I>Colonia Augusta to ≪I>Communitas Christiana, 456–481. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004469334_020

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