LA TERRA SIGILLATA ORIENTALE A E B DALLE INDAGINI PRESSO LA SPONDA EST DEL PORTO DI AQUILEIA: ANALISI CRONO-TIPOLOGICA, REPERTI E CONTESTI DI PROVENIENZA

This study examines the Eastern Sigillata ceramics from ex Fondo Sandrigo, located along the eastern bank of Aquileia’s river port. Excavations (2010–2024) have revealed a long occupation sequence (1st century BCE–7th century CE) and ten chronological phases documenting the site's transformation. Research results presented below aim to enrich the corpus of fine Eastern ceramics in Aquileia. The presence of Eastern Sigillata A and B, despite the competitive local and Italic sigillata production, highlights Aquileia's role in long-distance trade networks. The quantitative and typological analysis identifies 40 specimens, 65% belonging to Eastern Sigillata A and 35% to Eastern Sigillata B. These findings contribute to the understanding of patterns of ceramic circulation connecting the Eastern Mediterranean to northern Adriatic. The study enhances knowledge of Aquileia’s commercial dynamics through an integrated archaeological approach.