This thesis examines the organization, and scale of the ancient maritime stone trade, with a particular emphasis on interpreting data provided by underwater archaeological sites. The work presents the main quarrying canters alongside their organization and management and maritime shipping of stone. Through the analysis of three prominent Mediterranean shipwreck sites, the thesis illustrates the characteristics of stone transport during the Roman and Late Antique periods. Ultimately, underwater archaeological contexts offer crucial, physical evidence for understanding the complexity of the ancient stone trade.
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