Sentences with 'amphora'
Example sentences and phrases with the word amphora and other words derived from it.
• « Denis Fonquerle, a French researcher, announced in 1973 the discovery of an amphora from the 2nd century BC that served as a beacon for a boat. »
• « Judging by the indications, the amphora was used as a lantern, by inserting the flame through the larger hole and letting the light radiate through the smaller holes, in order to guide navigation at night. The wear and tear on the amphora suggests that it was attached to the mast or to a mast at the front of the ship. »