Research Article

Apollonia ad Rhyndacum City Pottery Repertoire

Volume: 8 Number: 1 March 25, 2026
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Apollonia ad Rhyndacum City Pottery Repertoire

Abstract

Apollonia ad Rhyndacum, located on the shores of Lake Apolloniatis (modern Lake Uluabat) between Mount Olympos and the Propontis, constitutes one of the most significant multi-period settlements of north-western Asia Minor. Between 2019 and 2023, excavations were carried out in different areas such as the theater and the sanctuary of Apollo on Maiden's Island in different periods. Potteries were found in these areas according to various periods and for different purposes of use. As a result of the study, although the foundation of the city is generally thought to be dated to the 3rd century B.C. E, the black-glazed pottery (black-glazed fish plate rim, base, body fragments, and bowl/plate) found during the excavations on Maiden's Island in 2023 show that the city existed before the Hellenistic Period and extends to the 4th century B. C. E. The Hellenistic Period, light and dark brown slipped, grey slipped rim and base sherds are among the sherds found. In addition, Polychrome dating to the late Hellenistic Period and ESC and Applique ceramics Roman Period are among the finds. Chronologically, potteries cover a wide spectrum starting from the Classical Period to the 14th century and beyond. This shows that the settlement in the city started in the 4th century B.C.E. and continued uninterruptedly until today Chronologically, pottery cover a wide spectrum starting from the Classical Period to the 14th century and beyond. This shows that the settlement in the city started in the 4th century BC and continued uninterruptedly until today.

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Project Number

SOA-2022-1127 "The Role of Faith in the Founding of Ancient Cities: The Case of Apollonia A.R." is supported by the Research Universities Support Project (RUSP) of BUU Scientific Research Projects Coordinators.

Thanks

I would like to thank the head of the excavation Prof. Dr. Derya Şahin for her help in studying the subject. The archaeological project numbered SOA-2022-1127 "The Role of Faith in the Founding of Ancient Cities: The Case of Apollonia A.R." is supported by the Research Universities Support Project (RUSP) of BUU Scientific Research Projects Coordinators. I would like to thank YÖK and the Bap unit of our university for their support in the project in which I worked as a researcher.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Ceramics in Archeology , Classical Period Archeology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 25, 2026

Submission Date

November 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 23, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Gülsefa, G. (2026). Apollonia ad Rhyndacum City Pottery Repertoire. OANNES - International Journal of Ancient History, 8(1), 63-87. https://doi.org/10.33469/oannes.1828992

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