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An ongoing archaeological dig in Rome reveals clues to a sophisticated, waterborne supply chain delivering olive oil in amphorae--cleverly designed clay shipping containers with logistical stamps and identifying marks--from Spain to Rome and to other markets of the far-reaching empire two millennia ago. The archaeological dig on Monte Testaccio is a hill made up of archaeological material--beneath the thin layer of topsoil are millions of broken pots. The dig this year has reached as far as the reign of Marcus Aurelius, around AD 175.

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pp 6-11

2010-7

TR News

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Agricultural products; Archaeology; Water transportation

Rome (Italy)

History; Marine Transportation; Society; I70: Traffic and Transport

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