Macine granarie da Tharros: note preliminari per la caratterizzazione funzionale degli spazi abitativi punico-romani

Some elements in sandstone and basalt attributable to millstones were identified during the archaeological excavations conducted in Tharros by Gennaro Pesce between 1956 and 1964. These are located in western and central quarters, but the more relevant discoveries are in the so-called “Casa del Mulino”. This paper focus on the archaeological evidences located in this building. These elements are attributable to metae and catilli belonging to a rotary mill. In addition, there is a basaltic kneading in the context, now located near the entrance of the archaeological area. These discoveries contribute to clarify the use of the spaces of the Punic-Roman Tharros' living area.