This is an image depicting a historical artifact from Ancient Apulia. It appears to be a fragment of painted pottery with visible human figures on it, suggesting the representation of people in various positions or activities. The style and quality of the artwork indicate that it may have been part of a larger piece or a series. The artifact's material is not clearly identifiable from the image alone; however, based on its appearance, it could be ceramic or another type of pottery often used in ancient contexts for decoration or storage.

Chapter 2: Mario Lombardo, Iapygians: the Indigenous Populations of Ancient Apulia in the Fifth and Fourth Centuries B.C.E.

This is a black and white illustration featuring two keys with intricate designs and engravings on them. The key on the right has Latin text, "ALIUS DEVS ALIUS MORTIS" engraved on its side. The keys are likely symbolic or representational rather than functional due to their stylized forms and embellishments.

WF 13: Inscribed bronze herald staff from Brindisi, now in Naples, Museo Nazionale Archeologico. Images from Lombardo 1999, figs. 9-11, assembled by Giovanni Boffa in the Laboratory of study and digital treatment of literary, epigraphic and numismatic sources (LabLENS), Department of Cultural Heritage, University of Salento.

This is a black and white image showing a collection of coins from different historical periods, each coin featuring unique designs and possibly inscriptions, which are the key visual features. The coins come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, reflecting their cultural and time-specific origins.

WF 14: Monetary issues of Arpi, Salapia, Canusium, Rubi, Azetium, Cailia, Valesium, Ugentum. Images courtesy of LabLENS archive, University of Salento.

The image depicts an ancient Greek inscribed fragment with visible letters written in a script that is typical for classical Greek texts, and there's also a partial depiction of what appears to be a landscape or architectural structure on the surface of the artifact, which resembles pottery.

WF 15: Reconstruction of the Tarentine anathema from the Peucetians at Delphi. Image from Lombardo, 1999, fig. 26.

The image shows a circular fragment of an ancient ceramic object with text inscribed on its inner surface. The writing appears to be in an archaic script, and the material looks weathered with signs of decay. The edges are irregular, suggesting that this is a small part of a larger item or perhaps multiple fragments from the same artifact placed together for viewing or comparison.

WF 16: Foot of an archaic hydria from Valesio with a Greek inscription. Brindisi, Museo Archeologico "Francesco Ribezzo". Image courtesy of LabLENS archive, University of Salento.

The image shows an archaeological artifact, specifically a fragment of ancient Greek pottery with writing on it. The text is inscribed using the Linear B script, which was used by Mycenaean Greeks and is one of the earliest forms of written Greek. The fragment itself appears to be weathered, suggesting age and exposure to various conditions over time.

WF 17: Attic or Italiote fragment of a map from Soleto. Taranto, Museo Archeologico Nazionale. Image from Lombardo 2011, figs. 3-4.

The image shows a fragment of an ancient pot with Greek inscriptions. The writing is in black against the light background of the clay, and the pot has a rough texture visible on its surface.

WF 18: Inscription of Artos Atotios from Ruvo. Image courtesy of the LabLENS archive, University of Salento.

The image depicts a close-up view of an ancient ceramic fragment with inscribed writing. The text is likely from an early alphabet, possibly Greek or a similar system. The background is a pale beige color, and the edges of the pottery show signs of wear and breakage indicative of its age.

WF 19: Tarentine and Messapian alphabets. Image created by Giovanni Boffa, LabLENS, University of Salento.

The image shows a map divided into various regions with labels in an unknown language. The map uses different colors to represent certain areas, which could be based on political boundaries, geographical features, or other distinctions.

WF 20: Distribution map of Messapic inscriptions in southern Apulia. Image created by Elena Magnolo, LabLENS, University of Salento.

The image shows a fragment of an ancient artifact with visible engravings on its surface. The piece appears to be made of stone, and the engravings are intricate, possibly depicting patterns or symbols.

WF 21: Archaic inscribed cippus from Cavallino. Lecce, Museo Provinciale "Sigismondo Castromediano." Image courtesy of LabLENS archive, University of Salento.

The image shows a fragment of a stone artifact with visible engravings on its surface. The fragment appears weathered, suggesting age, and has an irregular shape indicative of a broken piece of a larger object. The material is rough, hinting at the durability of the rock used in its construction.

WF 22: Inscribed altar from Valesio. Aradeo (Lecce) private collection. Image courtesy of LabLENS archive, University of Salento.

The image shows a fragment of ancient pottery with incised lines and markings on its surface. The material appears to be clay, and it has a worn, dirty texture indicative of its age and exposure to various conditions over time.

WF 23: Messapic funerary inscription from Valesio of a priestess of Damatra. Brindisi, Museo Archeologico "Francesco Ribezzo." Image courtesy of LabLENS archive, University of Salento.

The image shows an ancient clay tablet with inscriptions, likely originating from a historical site. The tablet has visible writing on its surface and appears to be in good condition for its age. It is displayed against a neutral background which accentuates the tablet's features.

WF 24: Votive inscription to Aprodita on an altar from Ceglie Messapica. Brindisi, Museo Archeologico "Francesco Ribezzo." Image courtesy of LabLENS archive, University of Salento.

Map showing the distribution of Phoenician and Punic inscriptions across a region with specific areas highlighted in red, yellow, and blue to denote different historical periods. This includes text labels for various sites such as Sfax and Zagora within the depicted territory.

WF 25: Distribution map of Peucetian and Daunian inscriptions. Image courtesy of the LabLENS archive, University of Salento.