Imported LRA 3 in Egypt

The Mediterranean Late Roman Amphora 3 (LRA 3) is a type of ceramic vessel that was commonly used for the transportation and storage of goods in the Late Roman period, typically dating from the 4th to 7th centuries AD. These amphorae were prevalent throughout the Mediterranean region and were vital for trade and commerce during this period.

Archaeological Importance: The study of LRA 3 and other types of Roman amphorae is crucial for understanding ancient trade networks, economic activity, and cultural exchange in the Late Roman period. Archaeologists often use the presence of specific types of amphorae at excavation sites to trace ancient trade routes and document patterns of consumption and production.

Overall, the Mediterranean Late Roman Amphora 3 is a significant archaeological artifact that provides valuable insights into the economic, social, and cultural dynamics of the Late Roman world.

Distribution of eastern Mediterranean Late Roman Amphora 3, imported from Asia Minor (Ephesus, Sardis, Halicarnassus) in Egypt. This amphora is characterized by two variants: the one-handled type appears in the mid 1st century BCE and the earliest example of the two-handled variety seems to be from a very late 4th century CE, which had a marked peak in the Vandal period, at about CE 475, followed by a gradual decline until the later 6th century when there is a second peak. Several examples were imported into Egypt, mainly between the end of the 4th into the 6th century CE.