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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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Ceramics in Archeology , Classical Period Archeology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Gonca Gülsefa
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0000-0003-3766-9659
Türkiye
Publication Date
March 25, 2026
Submission Date
November 23, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 23, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1