Bücher der Reihe Elements in the Archaeology of Europe

Living in 'an age of migration' inevitably has impacted the ways that archaeologists, historians and social scientists view this phenomenon. The causes of migration are multiple, complex and often historically specific. This Element looks critically at migration scenarios proposed for the end of the Bronze Age in the eastern Mediterranean.

This Element provides a concise account of the archaeology of salt production in ancient Europe. It describes what salt is, where it is found, what it is used for, and its importance for human and animal health. The different periods of the past in which it was produced are described, from earliest times down to the medieval period.