La cerámica medieval de la Basílica de Santa María de Alicante - Arqueología, arquitectura y cerámica de una excavación arqueológica insólita en España

As well as presenting a detailed presentation of the archaeological finds from the Basilica of Santa María in Alicante (S/E Spain), this work also describes one of the pioneering investigations carried out by the Archaeological Museum of Alicante into the application of archaeological methodology to architectural projects in the Valencian Region. The results of the archaeological interventions were spectacular - a unique collection of nearly 500 practically complete pots was found. These included large wine or oil containers, some associated with maritime trade, as well as ceramic objects used in the basilica's construction: an exceptional example of a ceramic siphon was found, which is the oldest known example in Europe. This large and unique pottery collection comprises the main body of this publication, in catalogue form. The study begins however with introductory chapters describing the basilica and the evolution of its architecture throughout the medieval period.

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José Luis Menéndez Fueyo

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• Authors: Jose Luis Menendez Fueyo, José Luis Menéndez Fueyo
• Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd
• Languages: Spanish
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.2012
• EAN: 9781407309682
• ISBN: 978-1-4073-0968-2
• No. of pages: 428
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 297 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 1638 g
• Series: BAR International; BAR International Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)