Roman Seas: A Maritime Archaeology of Eastern Mediterranean Economies

Abstract

shipshed complexes such as Zea or Oiniadai in the discussion of the Kition shipsheds, especially concerning their inclination and supporting ramp configuration. The discussion of the Imperial Period pottery in the third section, does not, for reasons not clarified, include transport amphoras, which are not only some of the most common finds in such contexts, but would allow for a better dating of the deposit and help draw conclusions about commercial traffic in the harbour during the period. Finally, the book includes no abstract in English or any other language, making it quite difficult to use for non-French speakers. Despite these few drawbacks, however, this book is an excellent publication of a very important, long and fruitful excavation of a significant military harbour of the ancient Levant, and presents a well-written account of the site, its geomorphology and finds, as well as a very important discussion of its original form and function within its historical context. It offers a full and broadbased account of an important find, as all excavation publications and studies should.