La mosaïque de Silin représente-t-elle le cirque de Leptis Magna


World Heritage Site: Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna

Publication Year: 2015

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEC9CD19CE94

Summary

A mosaic from Leptis Magna, attributed to Silin, has been analyzed for its potential depiction of the city's ancient amphitheater. The study suggests that the mosaic may indeed represent the cirque, offering new insights into the architectural and artistic landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Researchers employed comparative analysis of known structures and stylistic elements to support their findings, providing a fresh perspective on the interpretation of Roman mosaics.

Citation

Golvin, J.-C., & Fauquet, F. C. L. (2015). La mosaïque de Silin représente-t-elle le cirque de Leptis Magna. Bulletin de La Société Nationale Des Antiquaires de France, 2008(1), 31–47. https://doi.org/10.3406/bsnaf.2015.11972

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