Drinking vessels from Tropaeum Traiani (2nd – 7th centuries AD)

Abstract

This article resumes the presentation of the archaeological finds discovered at Tropaeum Traiani, in Sector A (north of Basilica A) between 2005 and 2016. The main purposes of the archaeological investigations are to verify the hypothesis of the existence of some annexes of Basilica A on its northern side and, within a broader perspective, to uncover and research the entire insula delimited by the decumanus, cardo, AV1 and ABV IV streets. The authors have focused on the drinking vessels resulting from the excavation ; 77 fragments of drinking vessels, of various types, are analysed and catalogued, their study providing valuable information regarding the daily life of the city’s inhabitants

Keywords

• tropaeum traiani
• sector a
• drinking vessels
• early roman period
• late roman period
• local products