The reason of the collapse of an ancient kiln in Egnazia from mineralogical and thermal analysis of ceramic finds

Two kilns, one of which collapsed during firing cycle together with its entire pottery load, have been excavated at the Egnazia site in Southern Italy. To understand the reason for the collapse, ‘Broad Line’ typology pottery finds were analysed by complementary analytical techniques. Analytical resu...

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Published in:Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry 2008-04, Vol.92 (1), p.337-344
Main Authors: Traini, Angela, Giannossa, Lorena C., Ubbrìaco, P., Mangone, Annarosa, De Filippis, Maria D., Laviano, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical Chemistry
Applied sciences
Bricks, roofing tiles, pottery
Building materials. Ceramics. Glasses
Ceramic industries
Chemical industry and chemicals
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Exact sciences and technology
Heavyclay products, whiteware
Inorganic Chemistry
Measurement Science and Instrumentation
Physical Chemistry
Polymer Sciences
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Summary:Two kilns, one of which collapsed during firing cycle together with its entire pottery load, have been excavated at the Egnazia site in Southern Italy. To understand the reason for the collapse, ‘Broad Line’ typology pottery finds were analysed by complementary analytical techniques. Analytical results not only suggest as cause of collapse sudden overheating in kiln due to uncontrolled increases in temperature, but also indicate a good technological cycle from the recovery of raw materials to the manufacturing and firing process, which tends to disprove the common assumption of non-professional production.
ISSN:1388-6150
1588-2926
1572-8943
DOI:10.1007/s10973-007-8850-9