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in L.M. Caliò et al. (a cura di), Limnai. Archeologia delle paludi e delle acque interne, 2022
The existence of baths built in close connection with large and small sanctuaries is a constant t... more The existence of baths built in close connection with large and small sanctuaries is a constant throughout the Mediterranean basin, in both urban and extra-urban settlements. This close relationship has led to the hypothesis that some of these balnea did not only have a ‘practical’ function, linked to specific aspects of the rituality of each sanctuaries, but were themselves places of worship. A re-examination of the issue, based on the analysis of some of these bath complexes and the evidence adduced to suppose their intrinsic ‘sacred’ character, seems to confirm the purely ‘profane’ character of these baths instead.
Archeologia Classica 72, 2021
The northern facade of the so-called Domus Flavia represents one of the most problematic and disc... more The northern facade of the so-called Domus Flavia represents one of the most problematic and discussed themes in regards to the Palatine imperial palace’s architecture. By scrutinizing this specific area’s whole dossier again, this paper intends to address the problem in order to suggest a reconstruction of the building’s facade during the Domitianic period, based on all the available evidence and also by highlighting the following alterations, most likely made during the first half of the 2nd century AD. Furthermore, this analysis enables a discussion about the relationship between the facade and the palace forecourt, currently identified with the Area Palatina.
Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma 121, 2020
The goal of this paper is to revise the diverse localisations proposed for the suburban temple bu... more The goal of this paper is to revise the diverse localisations proposed for the suburban temple built by emperor Elagabalus in order to honour the Emesan god Elagabal. One of the two most accredited hypotheses – which suggests the shrine to be located in Trastevere – does not seem to withstand the scrutiny of the data it is based on. On the other hand, the alternative hypothesis – based on the connection between the temple and the Severan Horti Spei Veteris – could find a key factor in a specific passage by Herodian, the only one that mentions clearly the Severan temple, although certain archaeological data are still missing. A detailed analysis of Herodian’s work and the comparison with other sources that make use of the term προάστειον, as corresponding to a suburban villa rather than an indefinite suburb, allow the author to acknowledge the location of the temple in a specific suburban estate. In this case, the most likely solution seems to be the suburban villa in Rome that literary sources link directly to Elagabalus: the Horti Spei Veteris.
La villa romana di Cottanello. Ricerche 2010-2016, 2017
L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scient... more L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scientifico o didattico. Edipuglia si riserva di mettere in vendita il PDF, oltre alla versione cartacea. L'autore ha diritto di pubblicare in internet il PDF originale allo scadere di 24 mesi. The author has the right to print or distribute copies of this PDF exclusively for scientific or educational purposes. Edipuglia reserves the right to sell the PDF, in addition to the paper version. The author has the right to publish the original PDF on the internet at the end of 24 months.
La villa romana di Cottanello. Ricerche 2010-2016, 2017
L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scient... more L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scientifico o didattico. Edipuglia si riserva di mettere in vendita il PDF, oltre alla versione cartacea. L'autore ha diritto di pubblicare in internet il PDF originale allo scadere di 24 mesi. The author has the right to print or distribute copies of this PDF exclusively for scientific or educational purposes. Edipuglia reserves the right to sell the PDF, in addition to the paper version. The author has the right to publish the original PDF on the internet at the end of 24 months.
Rivista di Archeologia Cristiana 93, 2017
A comprehensive critical revision of previous structural analyses and a series of fresh observati... more A comprehensive critical revision of previous structural analyses and a series of fresh observations have inspired new theories about the original configuration of the great hall which today houses the basilica of S. Croce in Gerusalemme, and the successive modifications to the structure between the Late Ancient and Medieval periods. Thanks to a new plan of the edifice and verification of Rich- ard Krautheimer’s conclusions, this paper attempts to shed light upon some of the principal issues concerning the articulation of the building, above all, the structural characteristics of the north-western side in its original phase from the Severan period, and the reconstruction and dating of the famous “transversal arches”. Regarding these last features, it is possible in fact to propose addition- al elements in favor of a different chronological and architectural reading, that could resolve in part some of the discrepancies existing within the “traditional” reconstruction of the early Christian “Hierusalem”.
Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma, 2020
Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma, 121 ISBN: 9788891321374 Rilegatura:... more Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma, 121
ISBN: 9788891321374
Rilegatura: Rilegato
Pagine: 380
Book Reviews by Giuseppe Restaino
Archeologia Classica 71, 2020
in L.M. Caliò et al. (a cura di), Limnai. Archeologia delle paludi e delle acque interne, 2022
The existence of baths built in close connection with large and small sanctuaries is a constant t... more The existence of baths built in close connection with large and small sanctuaries is a constant throughout the Mediterranean basin, in both urban and extra-urban settlements. This close relationship has led to the hypothesis that some of these balnea did not only have a ‘practical’ function, linked to specific aspects of the rituality of each sanctuaries, but were themselves places of worship. A re-examination of the issue, based on the analysis of some of these bath complexes and the evidence adduced to suppose their intrinsic ‘sacred’ character, seems to confirm the purely ‘profane’ character of these baths instead.
Archeologia Classica 72, 2021
The northern facade of the so-called Domus Flavia represents one of the most problematic and disc... more The northern facade of the so-called Domus Flavia represents one of the most problematic and discussed themes in regards to the Palatine imperial palace’s architecture. By scrutinizing this specific area’s whole dossier again, this paper intends to address the problem in order to suggest a reconstruction of the building’s facade during the Domitianic period, based on all the available evidence and also by highlighting the following alterations, most likely made during the first half of the 2nd century AD. Furthermore, this analysis enables a discussion about the relationship between the facade and the palace forecourt, currently identified with the Area Palatina.
Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma 121, 2020
The goal of this paper is to revise the diverse localisations proposed for the suburban temple bu... more The goal of this paper is to revise the diverse localisations proposed for the suburban temple built by emperor Elagabalus in order to honour the Emesan god Elagabal. One of the two most accredited hypotheses – which suggests the shrine to be located in Trastevere – does not seem to withstand the scrutiny of the data it is based on. On the other hand, the alternative hypothesis – based on the connection between the temple and the Severan Horti Spei Veteris – could find a key factor in a specific passage by Herodian, the only one that mentions clearly the Severan temple, although certain archaeological data are still missing. A detailed analysis of Herodian’s work and the comparison with other sources that make use of the term προάστειον, as corresponding to a suburban villa rather than an indefinite suburb, allow the author to acknowledge the location of the temple in a specific suburban estate. In this case, the most likely solution seems to be the suburban villa in Rome that literary sources link directly to Elagabalus: the Horti Spei Veteris.
La villa romana di Cottanello. Ricerche 2010-2016, 2017
L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scient... more L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scientifico o didattico. Edipuglia si riserva di mettere in vendita il PDF, oltre alla versione cartacea. L'autore ha diritto di pubblicare in internet il PDF originale allo scadere di 24 mesi. The author has the right to print or distribute copies of this PDF exclusively for scientific or educational purposes. Edipuglia reserves the right to sell the PDF, in addition to the paper version. The author has the right to publish the original PDF on the internet at the end of 24 months.
La villa romana di Cottanello. Ricerche 2010-2016, 2017
L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scient... more L'autore ha il diritto di stampare o diffondere copie di questo PDF esclusivamente per uso scientifico o didattico. Edipuglia si riserva di mettere in vendita il PDF, oltre alla versione cartacea. L'autore ha diritto di pubblicare in internet il PDF originale allo scadere di 24 mesi. The author has the right to print or distribute copies of this PDF exclusively for scientific or educational purposes. Edipuglia reserves the right to sell the PDF, in addition to the paper version. The author has the right to publish the original PDF on the internet at the end of 24 months.
Rivista di Archeologia Cristiana 93, 2017
A comprehensive critical revision of previous structural analyses and a series of fresh observati... more A comprehensive critical revision of previous structural analyses and a series of fresh observations have inspired new theories about the original configuration of the great hall which today houses the basilica of S. Croce in Gerusalemme, and the successive modifications to the structure between the Late Ancient and Medieval periods. Thanks to a new plan of the edifice and verification of Rich- ard Krautheimer’s conclusions, this paper attempts to shed light upon some of the principal issues concerning the articulation of the building, above all, the structural characteristics of the north-western side in its original phase from the Severan period, and the reconstruction and dating of the famous “transversal arches”. Regarding these last features, it is possible in fact to propose addition- al elements in favor of a different chronological and architectural reading, that could resolve in part some of the discrepancies existing within the “traditional” reconstruction of the early Christian “Hierusalem”.
Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma, 2020
Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma, 121 ISBN: 9788891321374 Rilegatura:... more Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma, 121
ISBN: 9788891321374
Rilegatura: Rilegato
Pagine: 380
Archeologia Classica 71, 2020