Vast Trade Networks in ‘Prehistoric’ Europe & the Mediterranean – Implications of the findings from Iberia

The identification of archaeological amber has been used in Iberian prehistory to evidence long-distance exchanges and engage Iberia in networks that connect western Europe with central and northern Europe. However, assuming a Baltic origin for these ambers is not usually supported by analytical data and numerous deposits are found in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Romania. Continue reading “Vast Trade Networks in ‘Prehistoric’ Europe & the Mediterranean – Implications of the findings from Iberia” →

October 20, 2019 3

Bernstorf, Bavaria; Mycenean Linear B in Bronze Age Germany

In this post we present information extracted from official publications on the archaeological site of Bernstorf in Bavaria, Germany. Some exciting findings have come to light, including two amber objects with incised Mycenean Linear B Writing. Continue reading “Bernstorf, Bavaria; Mycenean Linear B in Bronze Age Germany” →

September 10, 2019 2

Sicilian amber found in Iberia indicates 4th millenium BC Mediterranean Trade

Amber and other unusual materials such as jade, obsidian and rock crystal have attracted interest as raw materials for the manufacture of decorative items since Late Prehistory and, indeed, amber retains a high value in present-day jewellery. Continue reading “Sicilian amber found in Iberia indicates 4th millenium BC Mediterranean Trade” →

March 11, 2019 0

Amber Trade in Prehistoric Europe – From the Baltic to the Mediterranean

The archaeological artefacts that we study form only a minor fraction of the objects that were in circulation in prehistoric times. In the case of amber, however, there is an exceptional degree of underestimation. Amber is soft, fragile, inflammable and weathers easily. All this taken together makes the single amber artifacts that we find, in fact, representative of much larger quantities that were in use by a community under investigation. Continue reading “Amber Trade in Prehistoric Europe – From the Baltic to the Mediterranean” →

March 5, 2019 1

Myceneans undoubtedly traded with Northern Europe (Bronze Age)

In this article we present selected parts from the very informative paper “Analysis and Provenience of Minoan and Mycenaean Amber, III. Kakovatos” by Curt W. Beck, Constance A. Fellows, Audrey B. Adams. Continue reading “Myceneans undoubtedly traded with Northern Europe (Bronze Age)” →

February 19, 2019 4

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