Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Aveiro > Eixo > Eixo e Eirol
The Roman ceramic kiln is located in the parish of Eixo, part of the municipality of Aveiro. It is specifically situated in the urbanisation or zone of Eixo and Eirol. This surrounding area, characterised by a predominantly residential environment, offers a peaceful perspective on this ancient vestige, integrated into the contemporary urban fabric of the Aveiro surroundings.
This remarkable archaeological vestige is a ceramic kiln dating back to the Roman era. Its existence attests to the significant presence and economic activities of the Roman civilisation in this area of current Portuguese territory. Kilns like this were crucial for the production of a wide range of ceramic objects, from everyday utensils to essential building materials, demonstrating the technology and production organisation that characterised the Roman empire.
Upon observing the kiln, it is possible to discern its original layout and the elements that comprised it. The vestiges of its combustion chamber, where the fire was maintained, and the firing chamber, where clay pieces were subjected to the high temperatures necessary to transform into resistant ceramics, can be identified. The preserved form of this kiln offers a window into Roman engineering techniques applied to pottery, allowing a glimpse into the manufacturing process that sustained daily life nearly two millennia ago.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.6355957,-8.5689463
Coordinates DMS: 40°38'8.1"N 08°34'8.2"W
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