La ceramica di impasto dal sito protostorico di Torre Castelluccia (Pulsano, TA): analisi comparativa delle produzioni dell’abitato e della necropoli

The coastal site of Torre Castelluccia in Apulia (Pulsano, TA) stands out as a rare case in Italian protohistory of an archaeological site where both dwelling areas and adjoining burials are known (i.e., grotticella-type tombs and a cremation cemetery). The recent re-examination of pottery productions (over 1000 sherds) has resulted in a reliable chronological sequence spanning from the South Italian Middle Bronze Age (1700-1300 BC) to Greek colonization (around 700 BC). This paper outlines the combined approach used to examine the technical aspects of impasto pottery. The opportunity to cross-reference data from both settlement and necropolis increased the worth of the analysis, providing new insight into the social organization of pottery production and the biography of pots.