Local and imported stones used on the official epigraphic programs of Tarraco until the julio-claudian period

Authors

  • Julio C. RUIZ RODRÍGUEZ Institut Català d’Arqueologia Clàssica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21071/aac.v28i0.10189

Keywords:

officinae lapidariae, local lithotypes, white marbles, imported marmora, municipal forum, theatre, templum divi Augusti.

Abstract

This paper presents the results of macroscopic analysis of the inscriptions from public spaces of Tarraco. It has taken into account the period between the Late Republic and the Julio-Claudian period. A total of 35 epigraphic monuments have been considered. Combined with the archaeological information, the results allow detecting a remarkable heterogeneity of stone materials, in contrast to later periods in which uniformity is imposed. Also, there are highlight significant differences in the choice of material, depending on the destination and users of the epigraphic supports. Furthermore, questions relating to the topographical context, reading and interpretation of texts and dating of the inscriptions are debated.

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Published

2017-12-21

How to Cite

RUIZ RODRÍGUEZ, J. C. (2017). Local and imported stones used on the official epigraphic programs of Tarraco until the julio-claudian period. Anales De Arquelogía Cordobesa, 28, 33–62. https://doi.org/10.21071/aac.v28i0.10189

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