Professional paper

The Roman inscriptions from Varaždinske Toplice

Lovorka Lučić orcid.org/0000-0003-2852-4132 ; Predovečka 11, HR – 10000 Zagreb

Abstract

The article deals with Roman inscriptions on monuments and tegulae found in the area of Varaždinske Toplice that have been published to date. There are a total of thirty-six, and most often they were commissioned by soldiers and citizens, generally to express gratitude to the gods for good health. Various gods are mentioned in the inscriptions, and they were installed by dedicants of different social classes: soldiers from various branches and citizens. An imperial inscription, the only one of its kind found in Varaždinske Toplice, is also considered. Attention is also accorded to the legions mentioned in the inscriptions and their movements and stay at the time when the inscriptions were made. The article also covers stamps on tegulae and information on the brick makers who manufactured them. The inscriptions generally follow the different architectural phases that proceeded in the settlement, and through them the changing character of visitors over time can be observed.

Keywords

Varaždinske Toplice; Roman inscriptions; Roman gods; dedicants; legions; imperial inscription; stamps on tegulae; architectural phases

Hrčak ID:

117919

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/117919

Publication date:

18.3.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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