THE IMPORTANCE OF SALT EXPLOITATION IN ROMAN DACIA. THE CASE OF OCNA MUREȘ (SALINAE)
THE IMPORTANCE OF SALT EXPLOITATION IN ROMAN DACIA. THE CASE OF OCNA MUREȘ (SALINAE)
Author(s): Lucrețiu BîrlibaSubject(s): History, Archaeology, Ancient World
Published by: Editura Mega Print SRL
Keywords: Roman Dacia; Salinae; salt exploitation; Roman army;
Summary/Abstract: The current paper presents a part of the epigraphic file of Ocna Mureș (the ancient Salinae), taking into account the brick stamps containing the name of the legio XIII Gemina and the names of magistri figlinae. Putting together the epigraphic evidences, the author shows the importance of the salt exploitation at Ocna Mureș for the Roman army.
Journal: Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology
- Issue Year: 5/2018
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 32-36
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English
