World Heritage Site: Timgad
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE37C7349F05
Summary
A comprehensive analysis of Timgad's municipal structures reveals significant insights into the urban planning and administrative organization of this ancient Roman city. André Chastagnol's study, 'L’album municipal de Timgad,' meticulously examines the city's inscriptions, providing a detailed reconstruction of its civic institutions, governance, and social hierarchy. The research employs epigraphic analysis combined with architectural context to uncover the functions and significance of municipal buildings, offering a nuanced understanding of Timgad's role within the Roman Empire. This work is notable for its thorough documentation and interpretation of inscriptions, which shed light on the city's administrative practices and urban development during the 2nd century AD.
Citation
Horstkotte, H. (2020). André Chastagnol, L’album municipal de Timgad. Bonner Jahrbücher, Bd. 182.1982: Bonner Jahrbücher. https://doi.org/10.11588/BJB.183.0.71378
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