SITULAE AND DIVERGENT FEASTS IN THE CASTRO CULTURE OF THE 1ST CENTURY BC

Abstract

The archaeological analysis of the symbolic potential of the Castro situlae phenomenon can address to the specific dynamics in the transition between Late Iron Age and Early Roman times (1st century BC-1st century AD). This material record is very homogeneous and it is founded primarily through the remains of the casting molds, between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean traditions both in technological innovation, and decorative and functional. Here I propose that the dissemination of material model would not have been necessarily accompanied by the expansion of the same or functional or symbolic sense. On the contrary, as evidenced by the local processing itself in each Castro settlement and the lack of regional production centers with the consequent limitation of exchanges, it would be an appropriation at different speeds model with divergent consequences in taking forms of conviviality.