La circolazione di ceramiche da mensa e da trasporto tra X e XI secolo: l'esempio della Sardegna alla luce di recenti indagini archeologiche e archeometriche

This paper presents an archaeological and archaeometrical study of pottery from excavations carried out in the old Sassari (Sardinia-Italy). The analysis of the ceramics is based on contexts dated between 10th and 11th century, particularly, on painted pottery, amphorae, Forum Ware and Sparse Glazed. The aim is to identify trade relations of this part of Sardinia in a period still unknown. The resulting data contrast with the traditional isolation that is attributed to Sardinia in the central Middle Ages and show, however, trade relations with central and southern Italy and Islamic Sicily.