This masterly study presents the first comprehensive overview of olive oil production in Cyrenaica, North-East Libya, during the mid to late Roman period. The evidence collected by the author overturns previous assumptions about the small-scale of this industry and convincingly demonstrates its economic importance in both urban and rural settings. The typology and characteristics of Cyrenaican pressing elements and gazetteer of sites confirm this work as an essential reference volume for studies of ancient production and open up questions about Cyrenaica’s role in producing olive oil for local, regional and Mediterranean markets.
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A historical study of camels, with a wide geographical reach, explores their uses, biology and benefits. Linked to travellers’ tales of these incredible beasts, the book is colourfully illustrated with photos, maps and drawings, -
This volume brings together data collected from both previously published surveys and new data collected using satellite imagery on the architecture and construction of over 2,400 rural structures in nine different regions of Tripolitania, dating between the 1st century BC and the 7th century AD. The synthesis and standardisation of these diverse data using new typologies applicable to structures in all parts of the region have, for the first time, facilitated meaningful comparisons between buildings and settlements across Tripolitania. The analysis looks at the varying histories and patterns of land-use in different parts of the region and even the status, wealth, and socio-cultural structures of the people who constructed and lived in them. -
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This beautifully illustrated 2-volume set is an extensive report on the rock art of the Wadi al-Ajal, south west Libya. Volume 1 (Synthesis) is a contextual analysis of a substantial new corpus of engravings from this area, which is of central importance in the cultural development of the Sahara. Volume 2 (Gazetteer) presents the engraved panels with photographs and line drawings.
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This is the first report on the finds from K. Kenyon's and J. B. Ward-Perkins' excavations at Sabratha from 1948-1951, and contains full discussion and catalogues. This volume constitutes a landmark in the study of Punic and Roman pottery from Sabratha and Tripolitania, not only covering new dated types but also quantified studies and analysis It will be a lasting reference to the pottry from this area, and invaluable also for what it brings to the historical picture of this city. Also available in Open Access e-Book formats -
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B. Ward-Perkins and R. G. Goodchild planned a detailed account of late antique and early Byzantine Cyrenaica, but both died before it had been completed. Ward-Perkins' descriptions of thirty-five churches were found among his papers along with professional architects' drawings which he had commissioned and a collection of photographs for most of them. These are presented here along with an introductory account of relevant Libyan history, a summary overview of the Christian monuments concerned and a brief account of recent discoveries or reports of others found subsequently in the two ancient provinces of Libya Pentapolis and Libya Sicca. Hardback £20.00 for members (£60.00 for non-members from Oxbow Books). Also available in Open Access e-Book formats
