Histria antiqua, Vol. 20 No. 20, 2011.
Preliminary communication
Roman Architectural Elements in Poetovio
Mojca Vomer Gojkovič
; Archaeological department Regional Museum Ptuj Muzejski trg 1 SL - 2250 Ptuj
Abstract
Because of its position at the crossing of important water and road ways, by the arterial road, the amber-road, Poetovio became, soon after the arrival of Romans, one of the biggest centers in Pannonia. The town was settled by officials, merchants and others, and they brought different cultures, religions and habits into the town which had a strong influence on the life in Poetovio. The researches in the area of today’s Ptuj and Hajdina confirm this influence on the construction of Poetovio’s public and private buildings. Many buildings were decorated with frescos and mosaics. Among architectural remains there were different building elements from marble, sandstone; they used columns and stringers decorated with various ornaments and images.
Keywords
road; amber road; Poetovio; public and private buildings; marble; sandstone
Hrčak ID:
79769
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Publication date:
1.10.2011.
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