Italy

17th International Symposium on Boat & Ship Archaeology

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ISBA
Country
Italy

The Programme Committee of the International Symposium on Boat and Ship Archaeology welcomes submissions of papers and posters for the ISBSA 17, organized as a collaborative effort of the University L’Orientale of Naples, ISMEO-The International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies and the National Superintendency for the Underwater Cultural Heritage.

The Production of Roman Metal Screw Threads

Author(s)
David Sim 1 ✉,
Chris Legg 2
Publication Date
The production of Roman screws and screw threads is a topic that is largely absent in the archaeological literature. During the Roman period, small metal screw threads were used both as fastenings and to impart motion. This paper will show that it is possible to produce small metal screw threads using very simple technology that was well within the skill set of any competent metal worker...

The Rearrangement of the Archaeological Museum of Arcevia: Aiming to Improve Accessibility

Author(s)
Mauro Fiorentini 1
Publication Date
The Marche region in central Italy hosts quite a number of archaeological museums, containing a wide range of specimens and collections that cover a time span from the Palaeolithic onwards. From Stone Age votive statues to Iron Age weaponry, from Greek and Celtic luxurious jewellery and pottery to unmatched Roman finds; local museums preserve a huge variety of specimens that are of great ...