The Complex of Tumuli 9, 10 and 11 in the Necropolis of Apollonia (Albania)

ISBN-13: 9781407305509 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 896 str.

Maria Grazia Amore

Opis

Between 2002 and 2006 the Albanian Rescue Archaeology Unit excavated at Apollonia, one of the most important Archaic Greek colonies in the Mediterranean, and one of the three major sites of Albania, with Butrint and Durres. The city is located approximately 10 km from the Adriatic coast. This work presents the findings of this extensive site. Contents: Volume I: 1) Introduction; 2) The importance of Apollonia in history; 3) The physical anthropological analysis. 4) Methodology of excavation and processing of finds. 5) Burial rites and grave types; catalogue of graves; 6) Animal deposits and ceramic deposits; catalogue of ceramic deposits; 7) Datings. Volume II: 8) Grave goods; 9) Finds; pottery catalogue; small finds catalogue; 10) Conclusions; technical reports; conservation; faunal analysis; documentation and database structure; bibliography; index.