Abstrakt
The production centres established in Late Antiquity proclaim how serious changes come through the whole Roman world. Pressing facilities established in this time period are usually very different in construction; old methods have changed and very often less quality materials were used.
Also the location has entirely changed - now we can find pressing facilities also in cities. In unstable time period of 4th century people from countryside searched for safety in fortified cities.
The production of olive oil and wine was very important for the local economy and trade and removed to cities as well. This phenomenon is called rustification of urban life.
During 4th century, Christianity became the official religion. With the great change of religion came the significant change of conception of olive oil and wine.
Both liquids now built a part of liturgy. The consumption of wine and olive oil increased, new production centres were built in cities in the vicinity of churches or as a part of other religious buildings.