Recent Finds of the Latest Lamps from Olbia

Abstract

In the paper there are presented the chronologically latest ceramic lamps that have been found in the Olbia Pontica collection while studying the whole range of these devices from the end of the 7th century BC till the 5th century AD. The items considered here are mostly imported types and are dated to the middle of the 3rd–beginning of the 5th centuries AD. The study includes recently found lighting devices in the R-23 and R-25 excavation sectors in Olbia that are connected with the latest historical events at the settlement. A brief history of research, a catalogue of lamps and discussion of local and imported ceramic lamps are provided.

Keywords

• 3rd-5th century AD
• lamps
• ancient import
• recent finds
• Olbia Pontica