Archaeometric characterization of a textile bursa from Augusta Emerita (Mérida, Badajoz, Spain)
We present some fragments of fabric from Roman times recovered in a recent excavation carried out at Mitreo domus, located in the ancient capital of Lusitania, one of the provinces into which ancient Hispania was divided (Mérida, Badajoz, Spain). In this work, we address the archaeometric, historica...
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Instituto de Arqueología, Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/Arqueologia/article/view/11189 https://repositoriouba.sisbi.uba.ar/gsdl/cgi-bin/library.cgi?a=d&c=arqueo&d=11189_oai |
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| Sumario: | We present some fragments of fabric from Roman times recovered in a recent excavation carried out at Mitreo domus, located in the ancient capital of Lusitania, one of the provinces into which ancient Hispania was divided (Mérida, Badajoz, Spain). In this work, we address the archaeometric, historical, and functional analysis of this interesting find, unique for its good preservation. Despite the fragmentary condition of the remains, their archaeometric characterization allowed a technological approach, suggesting hypotheses about its origin. Moreover, the results have been verified with other regional and international parallels that reinforced empirical corroboration. The characterization of this bursa or bag for coins has allowed us to reflect on the production of linen in ancient times once the analyses confirmed this raw material as support. Consequently, we hope that with the analysis of this singular finding we can contribute to deepening the knowledge of linen production in Antiquity. |
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