Aegean People in Late Bronze Age Western Mediterranean: Perspectives and Limits into a Historical View
Orador: Prof. Massimo Cultraro (CNR ISPC Institute of Heritage Science, Italy)
Abstract: In recent decades, new archaeological data from various sites in the central and western Mediterranean have prompted reflection on the profound implications of the 'Levantine-Aegean-Mycenaean' phenomenon, both in terms of historical reconstruction and from a socio-economic perspective.
It is necessary to begin with a general reassessment of the archaeological context in which Mycenaean pottery has been found, focusing on four broad areas that have been used as case studies due to the richness and variety of the archaeological evidence. These are the North African coast, Sicily and its small islands (the Aeolian Archipelago, Pantelleria, and Ustica), Sardinia, and the southern part of the Iberian mainland.
The study includes the reconstruction of a diachronic sequence in the analysis of Aegean imports. Secondly, the analysis of exotic objects in terms of import and local production. The third level focuses on metallurgical evidence, specifically the introduction of new typological models and technologies, as well as the development of local bronze craft.
From a historical perspective, this reconstruction is important for defining the role and identity of these foreign prospectors and understanding the evolution of their cultural impact on local communities, including the possibilities and limitations, lead