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Monumental Architecture of Non‐Urban Cult Places in Roman Italy
Some of the most impressive sacred complexes in the Roman world arose outside urban areas. This chapter discusses the monumental architecture of such cult places in relation to their role in ancient society. It will be clear that architectural principles and models are not hindered by city walls and many elements can be found equally in urban and non‐urban cult places. The location outside the city, however, with its specific structural and socio‐political conditions and requirements, stimulated the development of different solutions and could offer excellent opportunities for experiment. In this way, several non‐urban cult places developed into highly innovative and imposing monuments that deviate from urban sacred architecture in important respects. This development is best seen in late republican Roman Italy, which is the focus of the chapter.
Monumental Architecture of Non‐Urban Cult Places in Roman Italy
Some of the most impressive sacred complexes in the Roman world arose outside urban areas. This chapter discusses the monumental architecture of such cult places in relation to their role in ancient society. It will be clear that architectural principles and models are not hindered by city walls and many elements can be found equally in urban and non‐urban cult places. The location outside the city, however, with its specific structural and socio‐political conditions and requirements, stimulated the development of different solutions and could offer excellent opportunities for experiment. In this way, several non‐urban cult places developed into highly innovative and imposing monuments that deviate from urban sacred architecture in important respects. This development is best seen in late republican Roman Italy, which is the focus of the chapter.
Monumental Architecture of Non‐Urban Cult Places in Roman Italy
Ulrich, Roger B. (editor) / Quenemoen, Caroline K. (editor) / Stek, Tesse D. (author)
A Companion to Roman Architecture ; 228-247
2013-10-28
20 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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