Technology transfer at the periphery of the Mycenean world: the cases of Mycenean pottery found in central Macedonian (Greece) and the Plain of Sybaris (Italy)

The study of technology transfer in pottery production to the periphery of Mycenaean world has been addressed by considering two different areas , southern Italy and central Macedonia. Technological features such as ceramic paste, decoration and firing have been determined for different ceramic groups established according to provenance criteria. The studies of technology and provenance have been performed following an archaeometric approach, using neutron activation analysis, petrographic analysis, X-ray diffraction and scannin electronic microscopy. The results have revealed the existence of two different models. On the one hand, southern Italy seems to exibit a more organized pottery production, which follows a Mycenaean-like technology, while central Macedonia production is probable more varied, bieing based in part on the technology of the local tradition.