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Pompeii and its Hinterland Connection: The Fuel Consumption of the House of the Vestals (c. Third Century bc to ad 79)

Pompéi et ses connexions vers l'arrière-pays: la consommation de combustible dans la Maison des Vestales, env. 3e siècle av. J.C. jusqu'en 79 ap. J.C.

Pompeji und seine Verbindung mit dem Hinterland: Brennmaterialverbrauch des Hauses der Vestalinnen, ca. 3. Jh. v. Chr. bis 79 n. Chr.

Pages 27-44 | Received 13 Aug 2012, Accepted 04 Jul 2013, Published online: 25 Nov 2013

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