Least-Cost Path analysis for the reconstruction of the communication networks between Thasian amphorae workshops and other sites in the 4th-3rd century BC

Tomei, Francesca (2024) Least-Cost Path analysis for the reconstruction of the communication networks between Thasian amphorae workshops and other sites in the 4th-3rd century BC. Archeologia e Calcolatori, 35 (1). pp. 269-284. ISSN 1120-6861

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Abstract

This article explores the application of Least-Cost Path Analysis to reconstruct potential transportation routes connecting amphorae production sites on the island of Thasos in northern Aegean. Characterized by wine production as a significant source of wealth during the Classical period, approximately 20 amphorae workshops-identified with surveys- date back to the 4th and 3rd century BC. By utilizing LCP analysis, the study demonstrates the strategic placement of these workshops and reveals their connectivity to the countryside and the port of Thasos. The proximity of the workshops to the main coastal road and maritime routes facilitated the efficient transportation of amphorae to the port. Furthermore, a network of rural pathways played a crucial role in linking the workshops with scattered farmsteads, ensuring a seamless supply chain for ceramic products. This research sheds light on the importance of spatial analysis in retracing ancient communication networks combined with historical and archaeological sources.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Uncontrolled Keywords: GIS and cartography; Cultural Resource Management
Subjects: 900 Storia, Geografia e discipline ausiliarie > 930 Storia dei mondo antico fino al 499 ca. > 930.1 Archeologia (Classificare qui la Storia fino al 4000 a.C., l'Archeologia preistorica, le opere interdisciplinari sull'Archeologia) > 930.102 Archeologia - Opere miscellanee > 930.1028 Archeologia – Tecniche, metodologie, apparecchi e strumenti (comprende: Archeometria) > 930.10285 Archeologia – Applicazioni informatiche (comprende: tecniche di datazione)
Depositing User: Dott.ssa Paola Moscati
Date Deposited: 24 Mar 2025 16:09
Last Modified: 24 Mar 2025 16:09
URI: http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/23478

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