The paper demonstrates yet again how difficult it is to interpret the settlement at Vetren. It re-emphasises the view that this is more likely to have been the residence of a local ruler, in which Greek craftsmen also resided, than the Greek Emporion Pistiros.
A short article commemorates the founding and excavations of emporion Pistiros at Adjiyska Vodenitsa near Vetren, first started by M. Domaradzki. In addition, it brings the most important bibliography of scholarly works on the subject.
There are indications that river trade between the Northern Aegean and Central/Eastern Thrace is a phenomenon which started probably already in the Early Bronze Age and probably continued till the end of the 19th century. However, most evidence comes from the Late Bronze age, the Early Iron Age and the Hellenistic period. During this last period, there is also strong evidence for Greek settlements in Thracian territory. This trade was profitable for both Greek traders and local Thracian aristocracy.
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