Annalisa Marzano
- Published in print:
- 2013
- Published Online:
- September 2013
- ISBN:
- 9780199675623
- eISBN:
- 9780191757167
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199675623.003.0003
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Archaeology: Classical
This chapter examines two types of large-scale fishing that were important in antiquity: fishing by means of weirs in coastal lagoons and fishing for pelagic migratory fish, such as tuna and ...
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This chapter examines two types of large-scale fishing that were important in antiquity: fishing by means of weirs in coastal lagoons and fishing for pelagic migratory fish, such as tuna and mackerel, during their seasonal passage along established routes. It discusses the importance of lagoons, which characterized large tracts of the ancient Mediterranean coastline, as sources of revenues for communities or individuals. It then examines tuna fishing, reconstructing the techniques used in antiquity based on literary, archaeological, and epigraphic evidence. The chapter closes with considerations on the cost of fishing gear, the geographic mobility of fishermen, and its role in the transfer of technology in relation to fishing.Less
This chapter examines two types of large-scale fishing that were important in antiquity: fishing by means of weirs in coastal lagoons and fishing for pelagic migratory fish, such as tuna and mackerel, during their seasonal passage along established routes. It discusses the importance of lagoons, which characterized large tracts of the ancient Mediterranean coastline, as sources of revenues for communities or individuals. It then examines tuna fishing, reconstructing the techniques used in antiquity based on literary, archaeological, and epigraphic evidence. The chapter closes with considerations on the cost of fishing gear, the geographic mobility of fishermen, and its role in the transfer of technology in relation to fishing.
Annalisa Marzano
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- September 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780198728924
- eISBN:
- 9780191795831
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198728924.003.0011
- Subject:
- Classical Studies, Archaeology: Classical, World History: BCE to 500CE
This chapter discusses examples of production and economic activities, other than animal husbandry and the cultivation of cash crops, which took place on villa estates. These production activities ...
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This chapter discusses examples of production and economic activities, other than animal husbandry and the cultivation of cash crops, which took place on villa estates. These production activities either provided market-oriented agriculture with necessary materials, such as props for vines, or exploited the natural resources present on the estate. Examples discussed include sulphur deposits, iron mines, and quarries. The second part of the chapter focuses on coastal villa estates, discussing three specific production activities that took advantage of the estates’ geographic position: tuna fishing, oyster farming, and fish farming. These cases also present an opportunity to discuss how the Roman legal framework was used to protect one’s own economic interest from competition.Less
This chapter discusses examples of production and economic activities, other than animal husbandry and the cultivation of cash crops, which took place on villa estates. These production activities either provided market-oriented agriculture with necessary materials, such as props for vines, or exploited the natural resources present on the estate. Examples discussed include sulphur deposits, iron mines, and quarries. The second part of the chapter focuses on coastal villa estates, discussing three specific production activities that took advantage of the estates’ geographic position: tuna fishing, oyster farming, and fish farming. These cases also present an opportunity to discuss how the Roman legal framework was used to protect one’s own economic interest from competition.
