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120 furnaces: discovery of the largest Austrian production site for Roman pottery
Austria🏛️ Politics6 hr. ago

120 furnaces: discovery of the largest Austrian production site for Roman pottery

An archaeological site in Burgenland, Austria, has been discovered containing over 120 Roman kilns, making it the largest ceramic production facility ever found in the country. The site, located near the village of Burg and close to the Hungarian border, dates back to the first or second century AD. The discovery was made during a field excavation by the University of Vienna, with geomagnetic surveys suggesting more than 100 additional kilns may be buried across six hectares. The kilns and associated waste pits contain numerous well-preserved ceramics, including plates, storage jars, and cups, some of which were discarded due to imperfections. The find suggests this was a major regional center for ceramic production, possibly supplying nearby cities like Szombathely (ancient Savaria) along the Roman frontier.

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120 furnaces: discovery of the largest Austrian production site for Roman pottery

An archaeological site in Burgenland, Austria, has been discovered containing over 120 Roman kilns, making it the largest ceramic production facility ever found in the country. The site, located near the village of Burg and close to the Hungarian border, dates back to the first or second century AD. The discovery was made during a field excavation by the University of Vienna, with geomagnetic surveys suggesting more than 100 additional kilns may be buried across six hectares. The kilns and associated waste pits contain numerous well-preserved ceramics, including plates, storage jars, and cups, some of which were discarded due to imperfections. The find suggests this was a major regional center for ceramic production, possibly supplying nearby cities like Szombathely (ancient Savaria) along the Roman frontier.

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