Ceramic finds from the Byzantine fort of Gradina on the island of Žirje

Repeated excavations of the area early Byzantine fort on Žirje, an island in Šibenik archipelago, resulted recovery a substantial amount movable finds, predominantly pottery. Most finds date to period Justinian's reconquista mid-6th century when was used, but there are also some artifacts earlier or later dating (Iron Age, Hellenistic and Imperial periods; medieval postmedieval periods) whose presence is explained by continuous strategic importance position. Late antique material has been analyzed comprehensively terms typology. Dating provenance contexts have determined. Presence pottery from main production centers that supplied eastern Adriatic at time attested. This refers particular north African Aegean-eastern Mediterranean providing fine tableware kitchen pottery, lamps various forms amphorae. On other hand, participation local workshops supply soldiers stationed Gradina probably relates prevailing kitchenware.