An overview of the CBM industries of ancient Viminacium

Abstract

This study will analyse the CBM (Ceramic Building Material) industry of ancient Viminacium, the capital of the Roman province of Moesia Superior and the military camp of the Legio VII Claudia. Extensive archaeological excavations have unearthed 14 brick kilns in the areas surrounding the civilian settlement and the military camp. The majority of kilns were spread out across two main production areas. They were operated by the legion and were identified as the main areas of CBM production in Viminacium. Several kilns were found outside of these areas and probably represent small scale private production.