Dorotty Nyulas, Ironwork Hoards in Roman DaciaCluj – Napoca 2024ISBN 978-606-020-841-9336 S./pp., Farb- und S/W-Abb./colour and b/w-figs., 28 x 22 cm; kartoniert/hardcover The present volume is an improved and slightly rearranged version of the author’s doctoral thesis, which was publicly defended at the Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, in September 2023. The objective of the thesis was the in-depth analysis of hoarding and depositing ironwork in Roman Dacia through a detailed re-examination and comparative study of the known assemblages. While the terminology regarding hoards is far from settled, in this work, ‘hoard’ and ‘deposition’ were used as general terms denoting collections of objects found as a group, associated with a single context. The word ‘hoard’ was mainly used to refer to assemblages that were rather clearly concealed, whereas I preferred ‘deposition’ as a more neutral term in the case of collections where a ritual background might be supposed. However, every time I wished to indicate an interpretation, this was emphasised through adjectives, such as safety hoards, votive depositions etc. Occasionally, to further stress the inclusion of all assemblage types, both terms were listed (‘hoards and depositions’), but mainly they are used as synonyms. ‘Ironwork’ is more easily defined; it stands for any type of object or fragment made of iron, ranging from tools and household items to scrap. Consequently, ironwork hoards are collections discovered as closed assemblages consisting of (almost exclusively) iron objects and fragments.

Cristian Găzdac – Radu Zăgreanu,Minted by Romans, Hoarded by Non-Romans. The Arcalia Hoard(Coins from Roman Sites and Collections of Roman Coins from Romania, vol. XX)Cluj-Napoca 2025ISBN 978-606-020-909-6120 S./pp., zahlr. S/W-Abb./num. b/w-figs., 29,7 x 21 cm; broschiert/softcover

Philia. International Journal of Ancient Mediterranean Studies. 10, 2024Wien 2024ISSN 2149-505XISBN 978-3-85161-319-3262 S./pp., zahlr. S/W-Abb./num. b/w-figs., 29,7 x 21 cm; kartoniert / hardcover

Jaroslaw Bodzek (ed.), Φιλομμειδὴς Ἀφροδίτη. Essays in Ancient Art and Archaeology in Honour of Ewdoksia Papuci-WładykaKrakow 2024ISBN 978-83-8368-191-7408 S./pp., zahlr. Farb- und S/W-Abb./num. colour and b/w-figs., 29,7 x 21 cm; broschiert/softcover

Ronald Risy (Hrsg.),Von Steinen und Beinen. Die wechselvolle Geschichte eines Platzes, der keiner war(Begleitbuch zur Ausstellung im Stadtmuseum St. Pölten, 3.5.2024 - 2.11.2025)St. Pölten 2024ISBN 978-3-9505220-4-4320 S. m. zahlr. Farb- und S/W-Abb., 22,5 x 21,5 cm; kartoniert/hardcover

Mathias Harzhauser – Thomas Hofmann (Hrsg.), Wien am Sand. Von Prinz Eugen und der Seekuh in Ottakring: eine Zeitreise durch die geologische Vergangenheit WiensWien 20243ISBN 978-3-903096-82-0168 S./pp., zahlr. Farbabb./num. colour figs., 24 x 17 cm; broschiert/softcover Noch bis ins frühe 20. Jahrhundert gab es auf Wiener Stadtgebiet hunderte Steinbrüche, Sandabbau und Tongruben. Fossilien dieser Fundstellen in den Sammlungen des Naturhistorischen Museums Wien liefern wichtige Hinweise auf die Klimageschichte Europas. Das neue Buch „Wien am Sand“ von Mathias Harzhauser und Thomas Hoffmann begibt sich auf eine Zeitreise durch Wiens geologische Vergangenheit.

Vlastimil Vrtal,Wad Ben Naga Report V. The Palace of AmanishakhetePrague 2024ISBN 978-80-7036-839-8520 S./pp., zahlr. Farbabb./num. colour figs., 28 x 21 cm; kartoniert/hardcoverWad Ben Naga Report V: The Palace of Amanishakhete deals with an analysis and interpretation of multiple aspects of this archaeological structure. The volume represents the first comprehensive account on the best-preserved royal palace of the Meroitic period, thus potentially contributing to discussions on Meroitic prestigious architecture, administration, material culture, royal ideology, etc.In the first part, various sources of information on the Palace of Amanishakhete are presented and analysed. Chapter 2 deals with the evaluation of collected parts of field records from largely unpublished 1958–1960 excavations in the palace, as well as evaluation of some contemporary accounts. Chapter 3 represents an archaeological report on a recent survey, excavations, and re­excavations in the palace by the Archaeological Expedition to Wad Ben Naga. Chapters 4 and 5 comprise the analysis of all non-ceramic and ceramic finds, respectively, from both the previous and recent excavations. A catalogue of all recorded finds from the 1958–1960 excavations in the palace forms an appendix to the volume.The second part focuses on four research problems addressing different aspects of the structure. Chapter 6 concerns the architectural form of the palace. In chapter 7, chronological setting of various events and activities recorded in the spatial context of the palace is discussed. Chapter 8 is dedicated to various functions of the spatial context of the palace, both during the primary and secondary occupations. In chapter 9, positions of the palace at the site and in the socio-economic, political, and ideological landscape of the Meroitic kingdom are assessed.