Il commercio del vetro attraverso l’Adriatico e oltre

This article presents the findings of a research project on the archaeology andarchaeometry of glass, with a focus on glass trade and production in the Adriatic regionfrom the Roman period to the early Middle Ages. Various archaeological sites in Italy wereexamined, including Jesolo, San Pietro in Castello, Comacchio, Herdonia, Faragola, SanGiusto, and Salapia, to analyse the provenance, production techniques, and use of glass.The investigation reveals a prevalence of glass of Egyptian origin over Levantine glass andhighlights the importance of glass recycling. The project also established an extensivearchaeometric database for a systematic study of glass circulation throughout the entireAdriatic area, underscoring the dynamics of importation and distribution over time.