Ancient Olive Presses and Oil Production

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 econ...

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Hoofdauteur: Buzaian, Ahmed
Formaat: Online
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies 2023
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Ancient Olive Presses and Oil Production
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