Grain from Cyrene

Cyrene, founded around 631 BC, was a significant grain producer and exporter in the ancient Greek world. However, the history and scale of its grain production and export had remained unexplored until now. This study offers a groundbreaking analysis by integrating environmental, archaeological, and institutional data to reconstruct Cyrene's role as a grain supplier. The findings reveal the extent and significance of its agricultural output during the Hellenistic period (3rd to 1st centuries BC), providing new insights into the economic dynamics of ancient Mediterranean societies.

Bresson, A. (2011). Grain from Cyrene. The Economies of Hellenistic Societies, Third to First Centuries BC, 66–95. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:osobl/9780199587926.003.0004