Construire dans l’Antiquité

Archaeological tools from the excavation of Djemila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Algeria, reveal shared technical knowledge and craftsmanship practices among Roman-era artisans. The analysis demonstrates that stonecutters, carpenters, and masons employed standardized methods for stone extraction, wood shaping, and surface finishing, with striking morphological similarities to tools found in other Roman provinces. This suggests a widespread exchange of skills and techniques across the Roman Empire, highlighting the interconnectedness of construction practices during antiquity.

Belhout, A. (2019). Construire dans l’Antiquité. Antiquités Africaines, 55, 151–182. https://doi.org/10.4000/antafr.1236