%0 Journal Article
%T Imported Amphora Forms Found Around the North Fortification Walls of Parion in 2017 Season
%A ismail Akkas
%J Karamano£¿lu Mehmetbey ¨¹niversitesi Edebiyat Fak¨¹ltesi Dergisi
%P 316-334
%@ 2667-4424
%D 2021
%R 10.47948/efad.1009192
%X Parion is one of the important port cities of the Ancient Troad Region. The ancient city is located within the boundaries of today's £¿anakkale Province, Biga District, Kemer Village. The Northern Fortification Walls are located in a geopolitically important position of the city of Parion, facing the Propontis (£¿anakkale Strait). Surveys were carried out around the Northern Fortification Walls of the city during the 2017 excavation season. Amphora fragments belonging to different production centers were found around the fortification walls. The discovery of different types of commercial amphorae during the survey is important in terms of showing the trade traffic in the region. The aim of this study is to identify, classify and date the amphora groups found during the surface expeditions. Since these amphorae are not deposits or context finds, they were dated based on similar examples. Studying the amphorae found around the Northern Walls for the first time is important in terms of making suggestions for the use of this structure. When the amphorae found around the Parion Northern Fortification Walls were classified typologically, 10 different groups were identified. It was determined that these amphorae were imported from centers such as Milethos, Samos, Chios, Mende, Lesbos, Knidos, Thasos, Akanthos, Cilicia Region and Ganos (Gazik£¿y). These groups unearthed around the fortification walls; It indicates that trade was carried out in the city from the 6th century BC to the 11th century AD. In addition, it is seen that amphorae originating from the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Regions are among the finds. Based on this density, it is possible that Parion may have carried out more active commercial activities with the centers located in the two regions. Based on this density, it is possible that Parion may have carried out more active commercial activities with the centers in these regions.
%K Parion
%K Classical Period
%K Hellenistic Period
%K Northern Fortification Walls
%K Amphora.
%U https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/2025074