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- Title
An Overview of the Decorative Programme of the Semi-public Complex in Insula W2S3, Caesarea Maritima.
- Authors
GERSHT, RIVKA; GENDELMAN, PETER
- Abstract
This article offers a brief preliminary account of the study of the decoration of the 5th–7th century CE enigmatic complex uncovered at Caesarea Maritima during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority. It introduces the decorative programme of eight of the complex’s spaces, while pointing to the difficulties and considerations taken in studying their remains and reconstructing their ornamentation. The study shows that (a) the interior and exterior decoration followed a master plan; (b) the decoration within the complex was carefully chosen to provide each of the various parts with the patterns and materials most appropriate for its space and function, and (c) the repertory of motives, materials, and inscriptions, the lack of facilities for private dwelling spaces such as kitchen and sleeping rooms, and the dimensions of the Baths all indicate that the complex was a communal property rather than a private one.
- Subjects
ISRAEL. Antiquities Authority; INSULAR cortex; KITCHENS; ISRAELI antiquities; INTERIOR decoration; FUNCTION spaces; HALLOWEEN decorations; INSCRIPTIONS
- Publication
Strata: Journal of the Anglo-Israel Archaeological Society, 2021, Vol 39, p97
- ISSN
2042-7867
- Publication type
Article