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

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/79769

Publication date:

1.10.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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