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ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES

Sayı: XXXIV 31 Mart 2026
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ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES

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Excavations conducted at the ancient city of Elaiussa Sebaste have demonstrated that the site was occupied from the Hellenistic period onward. Nevertheless, architectural arrangements and associated finds indicate that the city experienced significant transformation and growth during the Roman Imperial period. This development is further supported by the large number of oil lamps recovered in excavations and dated to the Roman Imperial and Late Roman periods. Detailed analysis of these mold-made objects has revealed that the assemblage comprises six distinct oil lamp types. Some of these correspond to well-known forms popular in the early centuries of the Roman Imperial period, while others belong to types widely attested in the region of Cilicia. Among the assemblage are lamp types frequently used at Tarsus. Although previous studies have noted the presence of locally produced lamps, the present study addresses the issue in greater detail through the examination of molds, an oil lamp kiln, and fabric morphology. In addition, this study identifies, for the first time, the presence of Cypriot-produced oil lamps at Elaiussa Sebaste, as evidenced by workshop names inscribed on lamp bases. The identification of these workshop names contributes to our understanding of commercial activities at Elaiussa Sebaste, particularly trade relations with Cyprus during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. The scenes depicted on the oil lamp discus are decorative themes widely used in the Roman Imperial period and include erotic imagery, gods, heroes, animal representations, and motifs such as rosettes employed as standardized templates. At the same time, several discus scenes recovered at Elaiussa Sebaste appear to be unique and are not attested elsewhere.

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Arkeoloji Bilimi

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

31 Ağustos 2025

Kabul Tarihi

24 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Sayı: XXXIV

Kaynak Göster

APA
Gerçek, H. (2026). ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES. OLBA, XXXIV, 357-396. https://izlik.org/JA54HW75DF
AMA
1.Gerçek H. ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES. Yok. 2026;(XXXIV):357-396. https://izlik.org/JA54HW75DF
Chicago
Gerçek, Hakan. 2026. “ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES”. OLBA, sy XXXIV: 357-96. https://izlik.org/JA54HW75DF.
EndNote
Gerçek H (01 Mart 2026) ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES. OLBA XXXIV 357–396.
IEEE
[1]H. Gerçek, “ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES”, Yok, sy XXXIV, ss. 357–396, Mar. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA54HW75DF
ISNAD
Gerçek, Hakan. “ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES”. OLBA. XXXIV (01 Mart 2026): 357-396. https://izlik.org/JA54HW75DF.
JAMA
1.Gerçek H. ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES. Yok. 2026;:357–396.
MLA
Gerçek, Hakan. “ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES”. OLBA, sy XXXIV, Mart 2026, ss. 357-96, https://izlik.org/JA54HW75DF.
Vancouver
1.Hakan Gerçek. ROMAN PERIOD OIL LAMPS FROM ELAIUSSA SEBASTE: TYPOLOGY, LOCAL PRODUCTION AND TRADE WITH REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES. Yok [Internet]. 01 Mart 2026;(XXXIV):357-96. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA54HW75DF