2020. Aeginetan Pottery in the Aegean World: Mapping Distributions Around an Island Hub (original) (raw)

This research examines the distribution and significance of Aeginetan pottery in the Aegean from the late Early Bronze Age to early Late Bronze Age, focusing on its role in trade networks surrounding the island of Aegina. The study employs updated GIS and database technologies to analyze spatial patterns, revealing that Aeginetan pottery was widely disseminated while also showing concentrated distribution along the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs. The findings suggest shifts in consumption patterns, with a more restricted use in the Peloponnese and central Greece during the Early Mycenaean period, prompting Aeginetan export practices to adapt to concentrated centers and explore new markets.