Kourion: Excavations in the Episcopal Precinct (Dumbarton Oaks Studies) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0884022765 ISBN 13: 9780884022763

Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 2008

Synopsis

More than fifty years after the earthquake of 365 destroyed Kourion, the seat of the Roman administration of Cyprus, a Christian basilica was built upon the remains of its pagan predecessor. This basilica became the center of a large complex that included a baptistery, atrium, and numerous other structures and buildings. Replete with mosaics and revetment, the Christian basilica was the center of the ecclesiastical administration of Cyprus until its destruction in the late seventh century. In this long-awaited report, A. H. S. Megaw and colleagues present in full the results of excavations from the 1930s, 1950s, and 1970s. In addition to the stratigraphic history of the complex, there are reports on the mosaics, revetment, sculpture, coins, inscriptions, glass, pottery, lamps, and small finds.

About this title

About the Author

A.H.S. Megaw was Director of the Cypriot Department of Antiquities and Director of the British School at Athens.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0884022765
• ISBN 13: 9780884022763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 598
• Editor: Megaw A. H. S.