Prethodno priopćenje
https://doi.org/10.17018/portal.2024.2
The ancient quarry in Srebrena Bay on the island of Vis: underwater stone extraction
Jurica Bezak
; Hrvatski restauratorski zavod, Odjel za podvodnu arheologiju
Sažetak
Several new discoveries that complete our knowledge about this extremely significant and unique site were made during underwater archaeological research in Srebrena bay on the island of Vis, the site of the oldest quarry of Classical antiquity on the eastern Adriatic. An examination of the seabed uncovered traces of stone extraction, remains of a simple dock for ships, and a lead stock from an ancient anchor. The traces of stone extraction, documented at a depth of 2.2 metres, are particularly significant. These deepest known traces of stone extraction found in underwater Dalmatian quarries can help revise the current dating of the quarry, as well as prove the possible start of stone exploitation in the 4th / 3rd century BC. The basis for this revision is a comparative analysis of data on the depth where the remains of Issa’s Hellenistic harbour were found, and the depth of the newly-discovered traces of stone extraction in the quarry. An analysis of the results has shown that the first blocks in the harbour of Issa were placed in the 4th century BC, which most probably corresponds with the time stone extraction began in Srebrena Bay. Research results also point to the fact that ancient quarries can be a significant source of information that enables interpretation of stone exploitation in various segments of human activity.
Ključne riječi
ancient quarry; traces of stone exploitation under the sea; maritime transport of stone
Hrčak ID:
325550
URI
Datum izdavanja:
19.12.2024.
Posjeta: 42 *