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Inštitut za arheologijo ZRC SAZU
ARHEOLOŠKI VESTNIK 68, 2017
Vesna TRATNIK, Tina ŽERJAL
Ajdovščina (Castra) – the extra muros settlement
Abstract
The first part of the contribution presents the most prominent results of the earlier research into the Roman-period Ajdovščina (Fluvio Frigido; Castra), conducted prior to 2013. The second part brings the results of the archaeological excavations in 2006−2007 that took place extra muros, south and west of the fortress’ defence walls. The latter excavations unearthed the foundations of buildings dating to the Middle and Late Imperial periods, but also layers of levelling deposits and refuse of smithing slag. The analysis of the small finds supports the hypothesis of a continuous occupation of the settlement from the mid-1st century AD to the middle or even the second half of the 5th century. The discussion also offers new insights into the role of Castra in the claustra Alpium Iuliarum barrier system and into the final phase of Roman-period settlement.
Keywords: Slovenia, Ajdovščina, Fluvio Frigido, Castra, Roman period, extra muros settlement, fine ware
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