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Roman amphorae from Tilurium

The paper deals with the findings of amphorae from the Roman legionary fortress Tilurium, situated in the Roman province of Dalmatia. The author offers an overview of all amphorae published so far, found in research campaigns 1997 – 2010 and by locals during fieldwork. The content, provenance and dating of amphorae were analyzed, giving us an insight into dietary habits of Roman soldiers and the origin of imported goods. Wine, olive oil, fish products and fruit were transported to Tilurium in various types of amphorae from many parts of the Empire. Wine was imported from Italy, Aegean and Hispania, while olive oil was brought from Italy, Istria, Hispania and African provinces. Fish products were imported from Hispania, while dried fruit was brought from Italy and the eastern Mediterranean. Most of amphorae could be dated to the 1st and 2nd century CE, although several types of late republican and late antiquity origins are also represented.

Dalmatia, Tilurium, legionary fortress, food supply, amphorae

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