Terra sigillata imports in Salacia (Alcácer do Sal – Portugal) (original) (raw)

This research investigates the imports of terra sigillata in the Roman town of Salacia (contemporary Alcácer do Sal, Portugal), with a focus on understanding trade patterns and the Romanization process in the region. The study synthesizes existing bibliographic references alongside direct observation of approximately 1370 terra sigillata fragments. It categorizes these imports into different types, including Italian, South Gaulish, and African Red Slip Ware, thus shedding light on the economic exchanges and cultural influences present in the Sado valley during the Roman period.