5 Archaeological fieldwork and research in Roman Macedonia: 2014–2024

Recent archaeological research in Roman-period Macedonia (2014–2024) has revealed a dynamic and interconnected landscape, challenging traditional models of rural habitation. Large-scale infrastructure projects, such as Thessaloniki’s Metro and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, exposed dense settlement patterns, sophisticated urban grids, monumental public architecture, and diverse burial grounds, highlighting the city's evolution from Hellenistic to Late Antiquity periods. Rural investigations uncovered small cemeteries, artisanal workshops, agricultural estates, and infrastructure, emphasizing continuous rural habitation, intensified agricultural activity, and advanced land management strategies. Interdisciplinary approaches, including geoarchaeology and bioarchaeology, further illuminated socio-economic networks and daily life in both urban and rural communities.

Evangelidis, V. (2025). 5 Archaeological fieldwork and research in Roman Macedonia: 2014–2024. Archaeological Reports, 71, 105–129. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0570608425100227