Delenda Spina. Le trasformazioni del delta del Po tra invasioni galliche e conquista romana

In this paper we shall highlight some advances in archaeological research on the settlement of Spina, focusing on the period between the 4th and 3rd century BC. After crucial changing in the broadest political and economic scenario, the northern Adriatic trade hub of Spina tried to survive thanks to different adaptation strategies. Recent excavation trenches in the main settlement area discovered foundation layers of a large wooden pali- sade, as well as traces of burning and destruction, and the opening of new working areas. This paper focuses on dating materials, including black-gloss and grey pottery, overpainted and Gnathia ware, imported cooking pots, transport amphorae, and the so-called La Tène-style handmade ware. After the eventual abandonment of Spina, during the 3rd cent. BC, the Po Delta region is repopulated only during the Roman period with different economic models and population patterns.