Since the identification made by Estácio da Veiga in the 19th century, archaeological research on the Roman city of Balsa has been scarce, except in recent years. Following prospections and surveys recently carried out, new scientific... more
Since the identification made by Estácio da Veiga in the 19th century, archaeological research on the Roman city of Balsa
has been scarce, except in recent years.
Following prospections and surveys recently carried out, new scientific data made it possible to assess the location of
the city forum, identify a late necropolis, as well as a wide urban area consisting of orthogonal paths and alignments
with evidence of an late-ancient occupation.
The study of these new contexts adds to the ceramic indicators that demonstrate its occupation until the 7th century new
data that reveal a little more of the last phase of the city.
has been scarce, except in recent years.
Following prospections and surveys recently carried out, new scientific data made it possible to assess the location of
the city forum, identify a late necropolis, as well as a wide urban area consisting of orthogonal paths and alignments
with evidence of an late-ancient occupation.
The study of these new contexts adds to the ceramic indicators that demonstrate its occupation until the 7th century new
data that reveal a little more of the last phase of the city.
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The settlement of São Lourenço identified with the CNS nº 5114 [1], is located in the district of Viseu, municipality of Castro Daire, locality of Moledo (CMP nº 167). New archaeological data attest for the morphology of the wall and for... more
The settlement of São Lourenço identified with the CNS nº 5114 [1], is located in the district of Viseu, municipality of Castro Daire, locality of Moledo (CMP nº 167). New archaeological data attest for the morphology of the wall and for the fortified character of the site, but also for the chronology of the foundation and occupation of the settlement. Settled at high ground and under an identical toponym, the fortification registers a walled nucleus with an approximate area of 26,434 m2 (perimeter c. 715 meters).
The ceramic indicators frame the possible foundation of the settlement in the Late Bronze Age. The set of ceramic materials, numismatics and fibula attest for the continuity of occupation of the locality during the Iron Age and Roman period, along with the evidence of the presence of a numisma, associated with the reign of D. João I.
The ceramic indicators frame the possible foundation of the settlement in the Late Bronze Age. The set of ceramic materials, numismatics and fibula attest for the continuity of occupation of the locality during the Iron Age and Roman period, along with the evidence of the presence of a numisma, associated with the reign of D. João I.
The present work materializes an updated approach to the universe composed by the collection of common pottery of António and Delmira Maçãs, lodged at the National Museum of Archaeology, in Lisbon, Portugal. Although this collection has... more
The present work materializes an updated approach to the
universe composed by the collection of common pottery
of António and Delmira Maçãs, lodged at the National
Museum of Archaeology, in Lisbon, Portugal. Although
this collection has been partially and previously studied
by Josefa Neves (Neves, 1972), the present study
represents a more recent and comprehensive record of the
collection. Therefore, our study is primarily focused on
the pieces that have not been reported so far, and on the
pieces that after treatment and restoration, presented a
surface treatment dissimilar to the one described in 1972;
(being the pitcher No. 2011-10-58 (Neves, J. C., 1972,
panel V, No. 37) and pots No. 2011-10-63 (Neves, J. C.
1972, panel IV, No. 26) and 2011-10-96 (Neves, J. C.,
1972, panel IV, No. 25), just some examples).
universe composed by the collection of common pottery
of António and Delmira Maçãs, lodged at the National
Museum of Archaeology, in Lisbon, Portugal. Although
this collection has been partially and previously studied
by Josefa Neves (Neves, 1972), the present study
represents a more recent and comprehensive record of the
collection. Therefore, our study is primarily focused on
the pieces that have not been reported so far, and on the
pieces that after treatment and restoration, presented a
surface treatment dissimilar to the one described in 1972;
(being the pitcher No. 2011-10-58 (Neves, J. C., 1972,
panel V, No. 37) and pots No. 2011-10-63 (Neves, J. C.
1972, panel IV, No. 26) and 2011-10-96 (Neves, J. C.,
1972, panel IV, No. 25), just some examples).
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"Em Coimbra diversos registos concorrem para revelar a instabilidade das margens do Mondego que, a partir de Época Medieval, transpõe recorrrentemente as plataformas ribeirinhas, em virtude do assoreamento do seu leito. Testemunham este... more
"Em Coimbra diversos registos concorrem para revelar a instabilidade das margens do Mondego que, a partir de Época Medieval, transpõe recorrrentemente as plataformas ribeirinhas, em virtude do assoreamento do seu leito. Testemunham este fenómeno diversos documentos escritos, cartográficos, fotografias e ilustrações, sobressaindo a este respeito o título Basófias atribuido, por iniciativa popular, ao rio devido à irregularidade do seu caudal. A evolução da modelação topográfica da Zona da Baixa é um aspecto fundamental para a compreensão das estratégias de ocupação desta zona da cidade, marcadas pela firme determinação em contrariar as adversidades do meio e investidas das águas. No decurso de uma acção de arqueologia preventiva, junto à Avenida Fernão de magalhães, foi possivel põr a descoberto vestígios do Convento Velhos de S. Domingos, a cerca de nove metros abaixo da actual cota de circulação. O pacote estratigráfico circunscrito entre os níveis de formação da referida Avenida (no século XX) e de abandono definitivo do edificio conventual (noséculo XVI) oferece uma visão priviligeada do processo de sedimentação neste local e por extensão da área circundante. Pretende-se, por conseguinte, analisara os fenómenos de deposição detectados (antrópicos e aluvionares) e fornecer uma imagem das principais fases de sedimentação que modelaram o terreno ao longo da Época Moderna."
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The present paper reports a first analysis of the set of 20 fragments of mortars extracted from the southern sector of the door and spa of the city of Ammaia. The selection made started in 2011, and the study presented results from the... more
The present paper reports a first analysis of the set of 20 fragments of mortars extracted from the southern
sector of the door and spa of the city of Ammaia. The selection made started in 2011, and the study presented
results from the analysis of a selection of pieces exhumed during the archeological excavations conducted in
1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2009. Here we propose to materialize a quantitative, morphological and
technological study, giving particular emphasis to the relationship between manufacture and shape, along with
a chronological perspective. Therefore, here, with this brief but detailed analysis, we increase the information
obtained, together with the type of forms found among the common ware pieces exhumed from the region of
São Salvador de Aramenha.
sector of the door and spa of the city of Ammaia. The selection made started in 2011, and the study presented
results from the analysis of a selection of pieces exhumed during the archeological excavations conducted in
1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2009. Here we propose to materialize a quantitative, morphological and
technological study, giving particular emphasis to the relationship between manufacture and shape, along with
a chronological perspective. Therefore, here, with this brief but detailed analysis, we increase the information
obtained, together with the type of forms found among the common ware pieces exhumed from the region of
São Salvador de Aramenha.
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The present paper embodies a first approach to a restricted set of 37 pieces with a "imitation of the Pompeian-red engobe", selected from the broader universe of the common ware found at the Roman city of Ammaia, São Salvador de Aramenha,... more
The present paper embodies a first approach to a restricted set of 37 pieces with a "imitation of the Pompeian-red engobe", selected from the broader universe of the common ware found at the Roman city of Ammaia, São Salvador de Aramenha, Portugal.
This study is focused on the pieces found at the “South gate” of the city, and represents a privileged opportunity to present part of the preliminary results, that compose a larger doctoral study dedicated to the common ceramics of Ammaia. This doctoral study started under the guidance of Professor Frank Maurice Vermeulen, and is presently being carried out under the supervision of Professor Doctor Carlos Filipe Soares Fabião and of Professor Doctor Filipe Themudo Barata.
The study stress out our intention, of when possible, even if briefly, to articulate the current results, with the state of the art, especially in what concerns the Portuguese territory, particularly regarding the well studied examples of Bracara Augusta, Conímbriga, Scallabis and Olisipo. Here we present a quantitative, morphological and technical characterization, accompanied by a detailed analysis of the association between manufactures and shapes, never misremembering the respective chronological contextualization.
The first references to pottery pieces with a "imitation of the Pompeian-red engobe", found at San Salvador Aramenha, date back to 1972, to the study conducted and reported by Josefa Neves (Neves, 1972). Therefore, our succinct analysis, beyond expanding the number of copies studied from the region of Aramenha, brings also a more updated overlook of the pieces.
The examples illustrated herein, which arise from the “south gate” sector of the city of Ammaia, outcome from a selection of pieces that has started in 2011, and that results from the collections exhumed during the archaeological campaigns performed in 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2008. Furthermore, we briefly discuss the morphological and technical characteristics of the ceramic production, giving particular attention to the presence or absence of engobe on the inner surface and board of the pieces, or of blackening marks on the outer walls.
This study is focused on the pieces found at the “South gate” of the city, and represents a privileged opportunity to present part of the preliminary results, that compose a larger doctoral study dedicated to the common ceramics of Ammaia. This doctoral study started under the guidance of Professor Frank Maurice Vermeulen, and is presently being carried out under the supervision of Professor Doctor Carlos Filipe Soares Fabião and of Professor Doctor Filipe Themudo Barata.
The study stress out our intention, of when possible, even if briefly, to articulate the current results, with the state of the art, especially in what concerns the Portuguese territory, particularly regarding the well studied examples of Bracara Augusta, Conímbriga, Scallabis and Olisipo. Here we present a quantitative, morphological and technical characterization, accompanied by a detailed analysis of the association between manufactures and shapes, never misremembering the respective chronological contextualization.
The first references to pottery pieces with a "imitation of the Pompeian-red engobe", found at San Salvador Aramenha, date back to 1972, to the study conducted and reported by Josefa Neves (Neves, 1972). Therefore, our succinct analysis, beyond expanding the number of copies studied from the region of Aramenha, brings also a more updated overlook of the pieces.
The examples illustrated herein, which arise from the “south gate” sector of the city of Ammaia, outcome from a selection of pieces that has started in 2011, and that results from the collections exhumed during the archaeological campaigns performed in 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2008. Furthermore, we briefly discuss the morphological and technical characteristics of the ceramic production, giving particular attention to the presence or absence of engobe on the inner surface and board of the pieces, or of blackening marks on the outer walls.
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Edição especial da revista História da National Geographic Portugal intitulada: "A Lusitânia romana. Fronteira do Mundo Antigo". Nesta publicação, são desenvolvidas por diversos autores, distintas temáticas arqueológicas associadas à... more
Edição especial da revista História da National Geographic Portugal intitulada: "A Lusitânia romana. Fronteira do Mundo Antigo". Nesta publicação, são desenvolvidas por diversos autores, distintas temáticas arqueológicas associadas à Lusitânia. O presente capítulo: "Da mesa ao museu", pretende refletir sobre a alimentação, o papel da metodologia dos estudos cerâmicos e relacionar as ilações e significados, culturais e tecnológicos, com a aplicação social e dimensão museológica, que a arqueologia em geral, e o Museu Monográfico de Conimbriga-Museu Nacional em particular, possibilitam.
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A informação apresentada concretiza uma renovada abordagem ao conjunto de recipientes de cerâmica comum presente no Museu Nacional de Arqueologia e oriundos de São Salvador de Aramenha. Parte deste acervo foi já analisado por Josefa... more
A informação apresentada concretiza uma renovada abordagem ao conjunto de recipientes de cerâmica comum presente no Museu Nacional de Arqueologia e oriundos de São Salvador de Aramenha. Parte deste acervo foi já analisado por Josefa Neves, remontando a primeira publicação sobre este conjunto a 1972 (NEVES, 1972). A atual análise surge na sequência do estudo monográfico de coleções e da realização de uma exposição no Núcleo Museológico da Quinta do Deão, São Salvador de Aramenha, em parceria como o Museu Nacional de Arqueologia. A ocasião surge como oportunidade para a apresentação/comparação de resultados dum conjunto singular de recipientes oriundos de São Salvador de Aramenha, com localização cartográfica não especificada.
O acervo do Museu Nacional de Arqueologia referente à cerâmica comum de São Salvador de Aramenha resulta essencialmente de recipientes provenientes da designada coleção Maçãs. Este conjunto é em grande medida resultado da dinâmica desenvolvida entre José Leite de Vasconcelos e António Eusébio Benito Maçãs, bem como, do subsequente interesse de sua filha Delmira Maçãs. Volvidos cerca de 100 anos da primeira correspondência que documenta a angariação de recipientes cerâmicos de São Salvador de Aramenha para o então Museu Etnológico Português (OLIVEIRA; CUNHA, 1994 e/ou MAÇÃS, 1991), volta-se a analisar o acervo já estudado parcialmente em 1972.
Destaca-se da relação estabelecida entre a família Maçãs e José leite de Vasconcelos os duradouros e positivos resultados na preservação de artefactos, que permitem várias gerações depois reanalisar parte do espólio que viajou de comboio entre São Salvador de Aramenha e Lisboa. Este legado documenta de forma sólida a paixão pela atividade arqueológica e a génese do reconhecimento da importância do registo arqueológico.
O acervo do Museu Nacional de Arqueologia referente à cerâmica comum de São Salvador de Aramenha resulta essencialmente de recipientes provenientes da designada coleção Maçãs. Este conjunto é em grande medida resultado da dinâmica desenvolvida entre José Leite de Vasconcelos e António Eusébio Benito Maçãs, bem como, do subsequente interesse de sua filha Delmira Maçãs. Volvidos cerca de 100 anos da primeira correspondência que documenta a angariação de recipientes cerâmicos de São Salvador de Aramenha para o então Museu Etnológico Português (OLIVEIRA; CUNHA, 1994 e/ou MAÇÃS, 1991), volta-se a analisar o acervo já estudado parcialmente em 1972.
Destaca-se da relação estabelecida entre a família Maçãs e José leite de Vasconcelos os duradouros e positivos resultados na preservação de artefactos, que permitem várias gerações depois reanalisar parte do espólio que viajou de comboio entre São Salvador de Aramenha e Lisboa. Este legado documenta de forma sólida a paixão pela atividade arqueológica e a génese do reconhecimento da importância do registo arqueológico.
