Nugae From Sepino I. Sepino's Macellum: A Point of Clarification

Authors

  • Fulvia Ciliberto University of Studies of Molise

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13130/2035-4797/7614

Keywords:

Sepino, macellum, market, labrum, fountain, reuse, grinding wheel

Abstract

This contribution originates as part of a preliminary work initiated in the site of Saepinum – Altilia (CB, Molise), which is still waiting for a scientific edition of the excavations, despite the latter having started in the ninety-fifties. It specifically focuses on the macellum building, whose problem-prone aspects are still high in number, such as the fairly relevant issue of establishing chronological phases. With regards to the various secondary issues, though not less interesting, we'd like to draw the attention to a big circle-shaped stone block placed at the heart of the building which is open to several interpretations (water reservoir of a fountain? grinding wheel of a crusher?), in order to examine the various possible solutions to the issue and appreciate how real its belonging to the building is.

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Author Biography

Fulvia Ciliberto, University of Studies of Molise

Fulvia Ciliberto is Associated Professor of Archeology and Greek and Roman History of Art at the University of Studies of Molise. Her primary search field is Roman Sculpture, then Greek and Roman wall and floor Mosaic, History of collecting, studies of imitation of antiquities. She participated or carried out several research projects in Classical Archeology disseminating the result in conferences and seminars in Italy and abroad, and in exhibitions. She organized congresses, seminars, exhibitions and carried out an active work of popularization. She escavated in Italy and abroad. She is member, of “Associazione Italiana per lo Studio e la Conservazione del Mosaico” (AISCOM) and of Association Internazionale pour l’Etude de la Mosaïque antique (AIEMA); she was also a secretary of the Board of Directors of “Associazione Nazionale per Aquileia” (ANA).

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Published

2016-09-23

Issue

No. 21 (2015)

Section

NOTES AND DISCUSSIONS