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Observations on the Geometry of the Monument at the Kasta Tumulus at Amphipolis
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The excellent condition and clear architectural lines of the monument found eight years ago at the Kasta tumulus, at Amphipolis, offers a first-class opportunity to better understand the architecture of Macedonian tombs. This study proposes that the architectural design of the monument at the Kasta tumulus follows a specific geometry based on the ad-quadratum and octature principles. The same geometric principles supposedly determine the design of other Macedonian tombs as well. At the same time, similarities between the conceptual designs proposed in this study and later periods, suggest a continuity in architectural design practices. The findings of this work contribute to better understand the influence of conceptual designs on funerary monumental architecture during the Hellenistic era and subsequent periods.
Observations on the Geometry of the Monument at the Kasta Tumulus at Amphipolis
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7446-8341
The excellent condition and clear architectural lines of the monument found eight years ago at the Kasta tumulus, at Amphipolis, offers a first-class opportunity to better understand the architecture of Macedonian tombs. This study proposes that the architectural design of the monument at the Kasta tumulus follows a specific geometry based on the ad-quadratum and octature principles. The same geometric principles supposedly determine the design of other Macedonian tombs as well. At the same time, similarities between the conceptual designs proposed in this study and later periods, suggest a continuity in architectural design practices. The findings of this work contribute to better understand the influence of conceptual designs on funerary monumental architecture during the Hellenistic era and subsequent periods.
Observations on the Geometry of the Monument at the Kasta Tumulus at Amphipolis
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7446-8341
The excellent condition and clear architectural lines of the monument found eight years ago at the Kasta tumulus, at Amphipolis, offers a first-class opportunity to better understand the architecture of Macedonian tombs. This study proposes that the architectural design of the monument at the Kasta tumulus follows a specific geometry based on the ad-quadratum and octature principles. The same geometric principles supposedly determine the design of other Macedonian tombs as well. At the same time, similarities between the conceptual designs proposed in this study and later periods, suggest a continuity in architectural design practices. The findings of this work contribute to better understand the influence of conceptual designs on funerary monumental architecture during the Hellenistic era and subsequent periods.
Observations on the Geometry of the Monument at the Kasta Tumulus at Amphipolis
Nexus Netw J
Savvides, Demetrius (author)
Nexus Network Journal ; 25 ; 607-632
2023-09-01
26 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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