The ceramic industry of Deneia: crafting community and place in Middle Bronze Age Cyprus, 2010 (original) (raw)

The ceramic industry of Deneia during the Middle Bronze Age offers insights into community identity and social dynamics through the analysis of decorative styles in pottery. Shifts in ceramic design reflect population growth and changing social relations, where variations in stylistic complexity correspond to identity negotiation and place-making. The transition from a distinctive Red Polished ware tradition to more homogenous styles marks a period of economic and social transformation, signalling broader changes in the Cypriot context.