THE GLASS WORKSHOP

Within this area of the commercial building, evidence has been documented of a workshop used for the production of blown glass. The remains of a furnace, as well as a large quantity of glass fragments, test pieces, and slag, testify to the significance of this type of production in Visigothic Reccopolis. The workshop was situated in the rectangular room towards the back. The two chambers near the entrance likely functioned as a shop to sell the manufactured objects.

Taberna floor plan identified as a glass workshop. Image of the glass furnace and its drawings during the excavation.
Floor plan of the tabernae identified as a glass workshop. Image of the glass furnace and its drawings during excavation.
Recreation of the interior of the glass workshop in the Visigothic period with the glass furnace on and three artisans working blowing glass and preparing the glass paste.
Recreation of the glass workshop in Visigothic times.
Glass bottle.
Glass bottle.

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