Keay, Simon, 1954-2021

Simon Keay was an archaeologist who made a substantial contribution to knowledge of the Roman Mediterranean. Early work on late Roman trade produced an amphora typology that continues in widespread use. His research in Spain included major excavations in Catalunya and Andalucia, as well as surveys in the hinterland of Tarragona and a pioneering geophysical work at Italica. Turning his attention Italy, he led a major programme of geophysical surveys of Roman towns and later large-scale excavations at Portus, the port of imperial Rome. In the last stage of his career, he extended this work to study port systems across the Mediterranean.

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