Mid-Third Century A.D. Import Amphorae as Olive Oil and Wine Consumption Indicators within the Potaissa Legionary Fortress
Mid-Third Century A.D. Import Amphorae as Olive Oil and Wine Consumption Indicators within the Potaissa Legionary Fortress

Summary/Abstract: The archaeological campaigns carried out within the headquarters building of the legionary fortress at Potaissa (Turda, Cluj County) have led to the discovery of 1543 individual clay vessels: a) 512 were identified in its chambers; b) 348 were recovered from the military forum; c) 484 amphorae and 199 amphoric opercula were identified in the Eastern Flank of the headquarters building/the northern wing, a space which had been transformed into a military depot at the beginning of the 3rd c. A.D. The study will focus on the analysis of the main olive oil and wine amphora types identified in the principia of the legionary fortress. This thorough analysis will bring more light into the socio economic aspects of Roman military logistics (long distance supply, transport, storage, consumption, rations and diet) in 3rd c. A.D. Dacia.

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