Book: The Amphorae of Bibracte - History of Wine Imports in Gaul (French Edition)

The Amphorae of Bibracte is the first volume in a series dedicated to archaeological research conducted on Mont-Beuvray, a significant site in Celtic history. This book provides an exhaustive summary of the extraordinary number of amphorae discovered at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century during ancient excavations.

The amphorae presented in this catalog bear witness to the intensity of Etruscan wine and Campanian wine imports during the 1st century BCE. These archaeological discoveries highlight the importance of the wine trade, but also of oils and fish sauces originating from the Iberian Peninsula, thus marking the emergence of a new import trend towards Gaul.

The book, written by Fanette Laubenheimer and Cécile Rodriguez, two renowned specialists in the field of archaeology, relies on a rigorous methodology to catalog all the amphorae collections found at Bibracte. These carefully studied remains provide a better understanding of commercial practices and cultural exchanges between Mediterranean civilizations and Celtic populations.

The Amphorae of Bibracte not only describes the objects but also places the discoveries in their historical and geographical context, offering a comprehensive view of the commercial dynamics of the time. The wine imports, once considered secondary exchanges, here reveal their full economic and social importance in Roman Gaul.

This book is essential for archaeology enthusiasts, specialists in ancient trade, and history buffs of wine. It also addresses researchers and students who will find in this work a valuable resource for their studies on commercial exchanges in Gaul before the Christian era.

Among the strengths of this book are the quality of the illustrations and descriptions, which allow for total immersion in the world of archaeological excavations. The authors provide detailed analysis of the different types of amphorae, as well as the distribution circuits of the products they contained, notably wine.

Fanette Laubenheimer and Cécile Rodriguez make a major contribution to French archaeology with this reference work. Their work on The Amphorae of Bibracte is an essential piece for anyone interested in the economic and cultural history of Roman Gaul.

• Product Title: The Amphorae of Bibracte - The material from ancient excavations
  
• Collection: Documents of French Archaeology
  
• Author(s): Fanette Laubenheimer, Cécile Rodriguez
  
• Publisher: Éditions de la Maison des sciences de l'homme, Paris
  
• EAN13: 9782735103911
• ISBN: 978-2-7351-0391-1
• Publication Date: 01/01/1991
  
• Number of Pages: 152