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A NEWLY DISCOVERED NORTH-EASTERN DECUMANUS OF POREČ

Vladimir KOVAČIĆ ; Zavičajni muzej Poreštine Decumanus 9 HR - 52 440 Poreč

Abstract

I n the part of Euphrasius’ Street in the old town centre of Poreč, during the archaeological excavations due to
construction of a new underground infrastructure, an Antique period north-eastern Decumanus was discovered
for the first time. The same was detected in the total length of 27.70 m at a depth of -149 cm. An Antique period street
was consisted of roadway 2 m wide, and made of packed earth mixed with lime mortar, stones and tegulae. From the
north and south side the roadway was bordered by 20 cm high kerb made of processed stone blocks, which were an
integral part of the pavement approx. 40 cm wide.

Keywords

Poreč - Parentium; excavations; north-eastern decumanus

Hrčak ID:

85566

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/85566

Publication date:

1.11.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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