Spätklassische und frühhellenistische Gefäßkeramik aus Priene

Pottery from the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE from excavations in Asia Minor is still sparsely investigated, which is why the presentation of selected late Classical and early Hellenistic contexts from Priene, founded in the middle of the 4th century BCE, will be an important reference group for future research in the region.
The typologically and chronologically processed pottery is furthermore examined regarding various aspects of cultural and economic history. These results are based on scientific investigation methods (portable ED-XRF and petrography) that were carried out on a representative selection of fragments.
Pottery investigations are central to explore trade connections within the Eastern Mediterranean. For this, the share that certain imports make up in relation to local and regional production is of special interest. It can be shown that there are considerable differences between the various classes of ceramics, with the high proportion of imported cooking wares being particularly surprising. Aspects of value, both material and ideal, are also examined. This can be seen in imported Attic vessels, which must have been in use for at least 25 years at the time of their disposal and were therefore probably brought with them by their owners from the old city when they moved.
In addition, the potential of the pottery under study for determining the time when the city has been founded and evidence of ancient waste management are further areas of investigation.