Lamps from the Roman Citadel of Tyras
Abstract
The present paper discusses 37 lamps discovered in the area where the Roman garrison of Tyras was stationed during the 2nd century and the first half of the 3rd century AD. Attention is focused on the distribution of lamps in the area under consideration and their typology. In total, three types of moulded lamps and one type of wheel-made lamps were identified.
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