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Resumo A contínua investigação desenvolvida ao longo dos últimos anos, sobre lucernas romanas, permite traçar um panorama evolutivo destes artefactos (séc. II a.C. a VI d.C.). Esta evolução, contudo, não está ausente de interroga-ções... more
Resumo A contínua investigação desenvolvida ao longo dos últimos anos, sobre lucernas romanas, permite traçar um panorama evolutivo destes artefactos (séc. II a.C. a VI d.C.). Esta evolução, contudo, não está ausente de interroga-ções para as quais não temos ainda respostas definitivas. Ao longo deste trabalho, expomos algumas dessas questões que pretendem delinear pro-váveis causas e efeitos para fenómenos de continuidade e ruptura averi-guadas nessa evolução. Abstract The continuous investigation developed in the last years, on roman lamps, allow us tracing an evolution of these artefacts (from II century BC to VI AD). However, this evolution is not absent from interrogations for which we don't have yet definitive answers. In this paper, we present some of these questions that intend to outline probable causes and effects to this
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However, the Roman Military Archaeology (Morillo Cerdán, 2016, pp. 1-2) had a considerable development in the last years, some areas of the Iberian Peninsula rest in a considerable obliviousness about this discipline. Spanish Extremadura... more
However, the Roman Military Archaeology (Morillo Cerdán, 2016, pp. 1-2) had a considerable development in the last years, some areas of the Iberian Peninsula rest in a considerable obliviousness about this discipline. Spanish Extremadura always caught the attention of experts, were is located the well-known Roman camp of Cáceres el Viejo. Nonetheless, the attention given to this archaeological site made others remain unknown. Some of this can be elemental to the knowledge of the wars that occurred in this area during the Roman Republic times.
The archaeological excavation in the Santa Marina hill was made under the post-doctoral project of the author, entitled “Acampamentos militares romanos no Ocidente peninsular: estratégias de conquista e controlo do território”, and allow the gather of important data about Roman Military Archaeology in Extremadura.
The results of the excavation are described here, highlighting his crono-historical and cultural context, data which allow us to do an outsized interpretation about the sertorian war, particularly about a precise moment, that occurred in this area. The relationship of this archaeological site, possible with military function, with the well-known Roman fort of Cáceres el Viejo is evident and make possible some new interpretations about the position and movement of both senatorial army and sertorian supporter`s.
The archaeological excavation in the Santa Marina hill was made under the post-doctoral project of the author, entitled “Acampamentos militares romanos no Ocidente peninsular: estratégias de conquista e controlo do território”, and allow the gather of important data about Roman Military Archaeology in Extremadura.
The results of the excavation are described here, highlighting his crono-historical and cultural context, data which allow us to do an outsized interpretation about the sertorian war, particularly about a precise moment, that occurred in this area. The relationship of this archaeological site, possible with military function, with the well-known Roman fort of Cáceres el Viejo is evident and make possible some new interpretations about the position and movement of both senatorial army and sertorian supporter`s.
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We intend to disclose some of the results of the analysis of the spaces of death from Roman times that were excavated in Algarve for over a century. The conclusions obtained do not fit, as it is understandable, in a summary article on the... more
We intend to disclose some of the results of the analysis of the spaces of death from Roman times
that were excavated in Algarve for over a century. The conclusions obtained do not fit, as it is
understandable, in a summary article on the topic. However, it is important to disclose some that
denounce the status and religion of the people who inhabited the South of the Roman province of
Lusitania.
We have particularly emphasised the problems related to the transition from the cremation rite to
the rite of inhumation of the corpse and the possible visibility of the first signs of Christianity in the
tombs of these necropoleis. Arguments that favour and refute either situation were weighed, which
cannot be fully expressed here, but are better exposed in the doctoral thesis of the author.
that were excavated in Algarve for over a century. The conclusions obtained do not fit, as it is
understandable, in a summary article on the topic. However, it is important to disclose some that
denounce the status and religion of the people who inhabited the South of the Roman province of
Lusitania.
We have particularly emphasised the problems related to the transition from the cremation rite to
the rite of inhumation of the corpse and the possible visibility of the first signs of Christianity in the
tombs of these necropoleis. Arguments that favour and refute either situation were weighed, which
cannot be fully expressed here, but are better exposed in the doctoral thesis of the author.
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Quinta de Marim (Algarve, Portugal) always aroused the interest of researchers, but the ignorance on this site insists on staying. Although the contingencies, we can confirm much of what has already been written and come up with new... more
Quinta de Marim (Algarve, Portugal) always aroused the interest of researchers, but the ignorance
on this site insists on staying. Although the contingencies, we can confirm much of what has
already been written and come up with new interpretations that provide a new understanding of the
archaeological site, particularly on the Christianisation of the current Algarve region. The fourth
century represents the pinnacle moment in which villae spaces become liable to be Christianized,
motivating the construction of religious buildings, including examples found in Quinta de Marim,
serving, perhaps, funerary purposes.
on this site insists on staying. Although the contingencies, we can confirm much of what has
already been written and come up with new interpretations that provide a new understanding of the
archaeological site, particularly on the Christianisation of the current Algarve region. The fourth
century represents the pinnacle moment in which villae spaces become liable to be Christianized,
motivating the construction of religious buildings, including examples found in Quinta de Marim,
serving, perhaps, funerary purposes.
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A Quinta de Marim sempre suscitou o interesse dos investigadores, mas o desconhecimento sobre este sítio teima em permanecer. Embora as contingências, é possível confirmar muito daquilo que foi já escrito e avançar com novas... more
A Quinta de Marim sempre suscitou o interesse dos investigadores, mas o desconhecimento sobre este sítio teima em permanecer. Embora as contingências, é possível confirmar muito daquilo que foi já escrito e avançar com novas interpretações que oferecem um novo entendimento sobre o sítio, nomeadamente sobre a cristianização da actual região algarvia. O século IV representa o momento auge em que as villae se convertem em espaços cristianizáveis, motivando a construção de equipamentos religiosos, dos quais encontramos exemplos na Quinta de Marim, servindo propósitos funerários.
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Neste trabalho aborda-se, diacronicamente, as representações de Ulisses nas lucernas romanas, considerando as possíveis leituras interpretativas de este fenómeno e o que o potenciou. Antes de analisar-se a tipologia e a cronologia das... more
Neste trabalho aborda-se, diacronicamente, as representações de Ulisses nas lucernas romanas, considerando as possíveis leituras interpretativas de este fenómeno e o que o potenciou. Antes de analisar-se a tipologia e a cronologia das lucernas em que surgem as cenas, avançamos algumas considerações pertinentes para a interpretação final de uma narrativa “lychnológica” plasmada em diferentes relevos. A longevidade temporal das façanhas de Ulisses é indício claro da sua importância narrativa literária nos contextos culturais helénico e romano. Das várias formas de transmissão, entre elas a via oral, não devemos esquecer a importância da arte como veículo de propagação de conhecimento.
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"Com este trabalho pretendemos deslindar por fim a “estória” de um sítio da arqueologia portuguesa sobre o qual, como tantos outros, se conhecem muitas referências sem, contudo, termos um conhecimento profundo dos seus antecedentes.... more
"Com este trabalho pretendemos deslindar por fim a “estória”
de um sítio da arqueologia portuguesa sobre o qual, como tantos
outros, se conhecem muitas referências sem, contudo, termos um
conhecimento profundo dos seus antecedentes. Efectivamente
sempre se relacionou o achado deste sítio com os trabalhos efectuados
por Estácio da Veiga no final do século XIX e especialmente
com as “expedições” de Santos Rocha ao sul algarvio. Podemos
agora afirmar também que não foram apenas estes investigadores
que dedicaram o seu tempo ao sítio.
O enquadramento crono-geográfico do local foi outro dos temas
que, de alguma forma, sempre foi evitado. São poucos os materiais
que permitem ter uma baliza temporal precisa, da mesma
forma que são esguias as informações que permitam obter a localização
exacta das áreas escavadas e das sepulturas exploradas."
de um sítio da arqueologia portuguesa sobre o qual, como tantos
outros, se conhecem muitas referências sem, contudo, termos um
conhecimento profundo dos seus antecedentes. Efectivamente
sempre se relacionou o achado deste sítio com os trabalhos efectuados
por Estácio da Veiga no final do século XIX e especialmente
com as “expedições” de Santos Rocha ao sul algarvio. Podemos
agora afirmar também que não foram apenas estes investigadores
que dedicaram o seu tempo ao sítio.
O enquadramento crono-geográfico do local foi outro dos temas
que, de alguma forma, sempre foi evitado. São poucos os materiais
que permitem ter uma baliza temporal precisa, da mesma
forma que são esguias as informações que permitam obter a localização
exacta das áreas escavadas e das sepulturas exploradas."
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This study of Roman lamps from Alcácer do Sal (Salacia) is important to understand lamp import and consumption quantities and patterns, in terms of their different uses (functional, ritual or funeral). Two archaeological contexts are... more
This study of Roman lamps from Alcácer do Sal (Salacia)
is important to understand lamp import and consumption
quantities and patterns, in terms of their different uses
(functional, ritual or funeral).
Two archaeological contexts are compared. Though they do
not represent the total number of lamps collected in
Alcácer do Sal, they reveal materials that had been
locked away in museums before.
is important to understand lamp import and consumption
quantities and patterns, in terms of their different uses
(functional, ritual or funeral).
Two archaeological contexts are compared. Though they do
not represent the total number of lamps collected in
Alcácer do Sal, they reveal materials that had been
locked away in museums before.
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The Museum of Faro (Portugal) has a large number of roman lamps collected around the city. To them are associated many problems. We don`t know the conditions and the contexts of the found and they was unknown for a long time. Horta, Horta... more
The Museum of Faro (Portugal) has a large number of roman lamps collected around the city. To them are associated many problems. We don`t know the conditions and the contexts of the found and they was unknown for a long time. Horta, Horta do Pinto and Vale Carneiros are the archeological sites were the lamps were found. If about the last one we don’t have doubts, the first ones remain shrouded in a great lack. Will be treated an important group of lamps, analysing simultaneously the production of each piece, the typological form, the iconographic decoration and the epigraphic marcs.
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With this paper we present new evidences about an archaeological site that proves a huge potential, despite being known since the late 19th century. The almost 300 artifacts that came to our knowledge up to now show us a Roman community... more
With this paper we present new evidences about an archaeological site that
proves a huge potential, despite being known since the late 19th century. The almost 300
artifacts that came to our knowledge up to now show us a Roman community with relative
purchasing power that acquired manufactured products from different places. Although
ceramic, glass and metal objects show us the taste and consumption of the people that lived
in Vidigal between the 1st and 5th century AD, we lack knowledge of the economy that held
this people. We come up with some suggestions that cannot be confirmed without archaeological
works.
proves a huge potential, despite being known since the late 19th century. The almost 300
artifacts that came to our knowledge up to now show us a Roman community with relative
purchasing power that acquired manufactured products from different places. Although
ceramic, glass and metal objects show us the taste and consumption of the people that lived
in Vidigal between the 1st and 5th century AD, we lack knowledge of the economy that held
this people. We come up with some suggestions that cannot be confirmed without archaeological
works.
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"Breve olhar sobre o vidro na Antiguidade, abordando as
evoluções técnicas e produtivas desde os primórdios até à
Época Romana, com base nos desenvolvimentos da
investigação arqueológica e arqueométrica."
evoluções técnicas e produtivas desde os primórdios até à
Época Romana, com base nos desenvolvimentos da
investigação arqueológica e arqueométrica."
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"The purpose of this study is the complete presentation of the Lamps from Alcáçova de Santarém, recovered in 12 of the 18 campaigns of archaeological works, performed at this location. The entire set has 393 pieces, from which 71 match to... more
"The purpose of this study is the complete presentation of the Lamps from Alcáçova de Santarém, recovered in 12 of the 18 campaigns of archaeological works, performed at this location. The entire set has 393 pieces, from which 71 match to decorated fragments and 16 containing inscriptions. The entire sample was, until now, unknown, although some of the fragments were reference in the reports of the several archaeological campaigns of Alcáçova de Santarém. Three of the pieces, however, are already published (Arruda e Viegas, 2002b; AAVV 2002). Given the high state of fragmentation of the set, it wasn`t easy to classify them and interpreted them. However, 123 of the fragments allowed a typological classification.
Chronologically, the set of lamps of Alcáçova de Santarém are dated between the end of the second century BC and beginning of the next century, and lasted until the end of the fourth century and the early fifth century AD. However, it is during the first century AD that is present the greatest volume of importations, together with other materials characteristic of this period, such as terra sigillata and amphorae. From the beginning of the second century AD, Scallabis seems to suffer a significant drop in the imports of manufactured goods, witch is also reflected in the roman lamps."
Chronologically, the set of lamps of Alcáçova de Santarém are dated between the end of the second century BC and beginning of the next century, and lasted until the end of the fourth century and the early fifth century AD. However, it is during the first century AD that is present the greatest volume of importations, together with other materials characteristic of this period, such as terra sigillata and amphorae. From the beginning of the second century AD, Scallabis seems to suffer a significant drop in the imports of manufactured goods, witch is also reflected in the roman lamps."
