Session: #845

Theme & Session Format

Theme:
5. All Roads Lead to Rome: Multiscalar Interactions
Session format:
Regular session

Title & Content

Title:
Trans-Adriatic Dynamics: Late Bronze to Early Iron Age Matt-Painted Pottery in the Southwestern Balkans and Southern Italy
Content:
The topic of LBA/EIA Matt-painted pottery on both sides of the Adriatic Sea has intermittently sparked discussions for some time now, resulting in several comprehensive studies examining the material from both regions. However, the subject has rarely been approached as a cohesive unit and it has been over 15 years since the last significant survey of material on the Eastern side of the Adriatic (Horejs 2007). While not all regions have provided substantial new evidence, notable discoveries have been made, particularly on the Western side of the Adriatic.
The session aims to bring together experts currently researching matt-painted pottery in the broader region encompassing Southern Italy, Albania, the Republic of North Macedonia, and Greece. The goal is to discuss both old and new evidence, highlighting the continuity from approximately the 15th to 7th century BC, while also examining distinct regional variations. Additionally, the session seeks to explore potential connections between the two Adriatic coasts concerning the transfer of style, knowledge, and materials. We welcome input on new developments in technology, provenance analyses, radiocarbon dating, and contextual analysis.
Keywords:
Ceramics, Interactions, Technology transfer, Provenance, Style
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
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Organisers

Main organiser:
Peter Pavuk (Czech Republic) 1
Co-organisers:
Tobias Krapf (Greece) 2
Leah Bernardo-Ciddio (United States) 3
Francesco Iacono () 4
Affiliations:
1. Institute of Classical Archaeology, Charles University, Prague
2. Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece
3. Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology, University of Michigan
4. Dipartimento di Storie Cultura e CiviltÃ