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Commerce and Industry in Roman Sabratha

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Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History Classical Antiquity Studies Historical and Literary Studies

Abstract

Abstract This article presents evidence for the exploitation of marine resources at Sabratha, including the salting of fish and production of garum, as well as purple dyeing from theMurexshellfish. These activities may in certain periods of the city's history have been of some importance to Sabratha's economic life, alongside the export of olive oil from the city's hinterland. There is evidence also of various minor crafts and service activities of the sort perhaps to be expected in many Roman towns — bakeries, ceramic manufacture, and glass production.

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