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Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails)

Year 2023, Volume: 11, 401 - 407, 21.06.2023

Abstract

Linon (Linum) is an ancient settlement located between Parion and Priapos on the Asiatic shore of the Marmara Sea (Propontis). Although little is known about Linon, ancient texts refer to the settlement being a dependency of Parion. This article concerns the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails) which are mentioned in ancient texts without a full description regarding them being provided other than that these snails are declared to be “delicious” and the “best in the world”. Although it has not been determined whether the Linusian snails are marine or terrestrial snails, this paper utilising information gained from ancient texts, as well as modern archaeological reports and interviews with locals, particularly with local fishermen and attempts to indentify the Linusian Snails. The interviews and site trips taken indicate that there are two possibilities amongst modern snail shells found in the region; namely the Tonna galea and the Rapana venosa. In order to evaluate this information regarding Linon, related information from nearby settlements was also consulted as part of the method employed in this work.

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Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linon Salyangozları) Üzerine Bazı Yorumlar ve Tanımlama

Year 2023, Volume: 11, 401 - 407, 21.06.2023

Abstract

Linon (Linum) Marmara Denizi’nin (Propontis) Anadolu kıyısında Parion ve Priapos antik kentleri arasında yer alan bir antik yerleşimdir. Her ne kadar Linon hakkındaki bilgiler kısıtlı olsa da, antik metinler Linon’un Parion’a bağlı bir yerleşim olduğunu ifade etmektedir. Bu makalenin konusunu teşkil eden Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linon Salyangozları) antik metinlerde açıklayıcı olmayan bir şekilde, sadece “leziz” ve “dünyanın en iyisi” oldukları şeklinde ifade edilmektedir. Linon salyangozlarının, deniz salyangozu veya kara salyangozu oldukları hakkında net bir açıklama bulunmamasına rağmen bu makale kapsamındaki çalışma, antik metinler yanı sıra modern arkeolojik araştırmalara ait rapor ve yayınlarla bölgede yaşayanlar, özellikle yerel balıkçılar, ile yapılan görüşmelerden elde edilen bilgileri birleştirerek Linon salyangozlarının türünü tanımlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Görüşmelerden alınan bilgilerin yanı sıra alanda yapılan gezi ve gözlemler, bölgedeki günümüze ait salyangoz kabukları arasında Tonna galea ve Rapana venosa olmak üzere iki ihtimal ortaya koymaktadır. Tespit edilen ve ortaya konacak bilginin daha detaylı değerlendirilmesini sağlayabilmek için ayrıca çevre kentlerde elde edien bilgilerin de baz alındığı bir çalışma yöntemi benimsenmiştir.

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  • Bekker-Nielsen T. 2002, “Nets, Boats and Fishing in the Roman World”. Ed. O. Thomsen, Classica et Mediaevalia: Revue Danoise de Philologie et d’Historie, Vol. 53. Copenhag, 215-233.
  • Bekker-Nielsen T. 2010, “Fishing in the Roman World”, Eds. T. Bekker-Nielsen & D. Bernal Casasola, Ancient Nets and Fishing Gear: Proceedings of the International Workshop on “Nets and Fishing Gear in Classical Antiquity: A First Approach”. Cádiz, 187-203.
  • Bursa P. 2010, Antikçağ’da Anadolu’da Balık ve Balıkçılık. İstanbul.
  • Cuvier B. & Valenciennes M. 1832, “Account of Common Mackerel, (Scomber, scombrus, Lin.) and the Garum of the Ancients”. The Edinburgh Journal of Science VI, 286-293.
  • Çelikbaş E. 2016, 2005-2014 Parion Kazısı Metal (Bronz-Demir-Kurşun) Buluntuları. Yayımlanmamış Doktora Tezi, Atatürk Üniversitesi. Erzurum.
  • Çelikbaş E. 2018, “Metal Objects from the Theater”. Eds. C. Başaran & H. E. Ergürer, Roman Theater of Parion: Excavations, Architecture and Finds from 2006-2015 Campaigns. Çanakkale, 185-216.
  • Çelikbaş E. 2021, “A Prelimenary Assessment on a Possible Parion MurexWorkshop”. Ed. D. Katsonopoulou, Paros V: Paros Through the Ages:From Prehistoric Times to the 16th Cenury AD - Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades: Paroikia, Paros, 21-24 June 2019. Athens, 409-420.
  • Doxa C. K., A. Sterioti, M. Kentouri & P. Divanach 2011, “Encapsulated Development of the Marine Gastropod Tonna galea (Linnaeus, 1758) in Captivity”. Journal of Biological Research Thessaloniki 16, 304-307.
  • Erik G. 2011, Orta Karadeniz’de Deniz Salyangozu’nun (Rapana venosa Valenciennes., 1846) Bidonla Avcılığı, Yavru Yetiştiriciliği ve Bazı Biyolojik Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi. Yayımlanmamış Doktora Tezi, Sinop Üniversitesi. Sinop.
  • Fellows C. 1838, A Journal Written During an Excursion in Asia Minor. London.
  • Hammond N. G. L. 1980, “The Battle of the Granicus River”. Journal of Hellenic Studies 100, 73-88.
  • Janke A. 1904, Auf Alexanders des Grossen pfaden: Eine Reise Durch Kleinasien. Berlin.
  • Karali L. 1999, Shells in Aegean Prehistory. Oxford.
  • Katsanevakis S., E. Lefkaditou, S. Galinou-Mitsoudi, D. Koutsoubas & A. Zenetos, “Molluscan Species of Minor Commercial Interest in Hellenic Seas: Distribution, Exploitation and Conservation”. Mediterranean Marine Science 9/1, 77-118.
  • Keleş V. & M. D. Yılmaz 2022, “Fishing and the Processing of Seafood in Parion”, Eds. M. Bentz & M. Heinzelmann, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Classical Archaeology Cologne/Bonn, 22-26 May 2018: Archaeology and Economy in the Ancient World Vol. 53: Sessions 2-3 - Single Contributions. Heidelberg, 215-233.
  • Keleş V., H. E. Ergürer, H. Kasapoğlu, E. Çelikbaş, A. Yılmaz, K. Oyarçin, B. E. Kasapoğlu, M. D. Yılmaz & İ. Akkaş 2018, “Parion 2016 Sezonu Kazı ve Restorasyon Çalışmaları”. Kazı Sonuçları Toplantısı 39/I, 183-210.
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  • Körpe R. 2008, “Troas Bölgesi Antik Kentleri”. Ed. M. Demir, Çanakkale Savaşları Tarihi: Cilt I. İstanbul, 349-411.
  • Leaf W. 1912, “Notes on the Troad”. The Geographical Journal 40/I, 25-45.
  • Leaf W. 1923, Strabo on the Troad: Book XIII, Cap. I. London.
  • Lytle E. 2006, Marine Fisheries and the Ancient Greek Economy. Unpublished PhD Dissertation, Duke University. Durham.
  • Mann E., A. Occhipinti & J. M. Harding (Eds.) 2004, Alien Species Alert: Rapana Venosa (veined whelk)(ICES Cooperative Research Report No. 264). Copeanhag.
  • Öztürk B., A. Doğan, B. Bitlis-Bakır & A. Salman 2014, “Marine Molluscs of the Turkish Coasts: An Updated Checklist”. Turkish Journal of Zoology 38, 832-879.
  • Preteux F. 2009, “Parion et Son Territoire à L’époque Hellénistique: Un Exemple d’Organisation de la Chôra sur le Rivage de la Propontide”. Eds. H. Bru, F. Kirbihler & S. Lebreton, L’Asie Mineure Dans l’Antiquité: Échanges, Populations et Territoires.Rennes, 335-350.
  • Purcell N. 1995, “Eating Fish: the Paradoxes of Seafood”. Eds. J. Wilkins, D. Harvey & M. Dobson, Food in Antiquity. Exeter, 132-149.
  • Robert J. & Robert L. 1950, Hellenica: Recueil d’Épigraphie de Numismatique et d’Antiqueités Grecques: Vol. 9 Inscriptions et Reliefs d’Asie Mineure. Paris.
  • Roebuck C. 1983, Ionian Trade and Colonization. Chicago.
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  • Yılmaz A. 2015, “Roman Bath”. Ed. C. Başaran, The Flourishing City of Ancient Troad: Parion. Trans. V. Keleş & M. D. Yılmaz, İstanbul, 57-66.
  • Yılmaz A. 2018, “The Roman Bath of Parion”. Ed. D. Katsonopoulou, Paros IV: Paros and its Colonies - Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades:Paroikia, Paros, 11-14 June 2015. Athens, 209-219.
  • Yılmaz M. D. 2021, Parion Su Yolları (Temin-Dağıtım-Tahliye). Yayımlanmamış Doktora Tezi, Atatürk Üniversitesi. Erzurum.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Michael Deniz Yılmaz 0000-0003-1908-5537

Publication Date June 21, 2023
Submission Date April 26, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2023 Volume: 11

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APA Yılmaz, M. D. (2023). Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails). Cedrus, 11, 401-407.
AMA Yılmaz MD. Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails). Cedrus. June 2023;11:401-407.
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