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Trans-Adriatic amber route: attempt of reassessment of its theoretical foundations

Presented paper deals with long-discussed issue of amber route in the circum-Adriatic zone during the Bronze Age, specifically with traditionally assumed character of this phenomenon and theoretical basis for such notion. First part of the paper is aimed at defining key terms related to amber circulation, such as exchange and trade. Second section shortly describes the history of creation and development of amber routes concept in archaeology, followed by a proposition of an alternative view. Finally, new approach towards amber studies, based on Network Analysis and World System Analysis, is suggested.

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