This paper discusses the study of stone implements from the Roman site of Volubilis (Morocco), undertaken in order to identify the types of stone used for different tools found in workshops and to isolate potential quarry sources. As part of the work of the Urban Economy of Volubilis Project, we analyzed the petrology, mineralogy, and geochemistry of sixteen stone millstones and dough mixers. The results show that Volubilis’ stone implements likely derived from three different quarry sources, with olive mills, grain mills, and dough mixers each having their own distinct lithology, specifically selected to suit the function of the object. The geochemistry of the stones indicates a local source for all of the samples, including the alkali basalt millstones which are often considered to be imported through long-distance trade. The close proximity of the stone quarries and the evidence for selectivity suggest a degree of communication and reflexivity between the city’s craftspeople and those who produced their specialized equipment.

本文讨论了对来自 Volubilis（摩洛哥）的罗马遗址的石器的研究，目的是确定用于车间发现的不同工具的石头类型并隔离潜在的采石场来源。作为 Volubilis 城市经济项目工作的一部分，我们分析了 16 个石磨和面团搅拌机的岩石学、矿物学和地球化学。结果表明，Volubilis 的石器很可能来自三个不同的采石场，橄榄磨、谷物磨和面团搅拌机各有其独特的岩性，专门选择以适应物体的功能。石头的地球化学特征表明所有样品都来自当地，包括通常被认为是通过长途贸易进口的碱性玄武岩磨石。