Original scientific paper

From Procnnessos To Odessos: Unfinished Roman Marbles From Odessos And Marcianopolis (2nd-3rd c. AD)

Alexander MINCHEV ; Alexander Minchev, MA Ancient Art Department Varna Museum of Archaeology Boul. Maria Luisa No 41 9000 Varna, Bulgaria

Abstract

In the article several unfinished and semi-finished Roman period artifacts made of Proconnesian marble have been described
and discussed. They were discovered in the ancient cities of Odessos and Marcianopolis (in Moesia Inferior) and
have been dated to the 2nd-3rd c. AD. Among them are gabled sarcophagi, a fluted capital and two statues: of Heracles
and the Thracian Horseman. These finds evidenced the mutual import by sea of pre-fabricated marbles as well as raw material
– marble blocks from Proconnesian quarries to Odessos, where from some of the goods have been transferred by land deep
inside the Province of Moseia Inferior.

Keywords

Roman; marble; Proconnessos; Odessos; Marcianopolis; sarcophagi; capital; statues

Hrčak ID:

100865

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/100865

Publication date:

1.8.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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