Despre temple, hambare şi arheologia ritualului / About Temples, Granaries and the Archaeology of Ritual

A critical reassessment of the terminology and interpretation of Dacian fortress architecture, particularly the 'murus Dacicus,' reveals its Hellenistic origins rather than indigenous development. The study argues that this term, a post-World War II archaeological construct, exaggerates local contributions while acknowledging Greek influence. Additionally, it challenges the classification of certain structures in Sarmizegetusa Regia as temples, proposing instead their use as granaries based on secular artifacts found within. However, the presence of a monumental altar nearby suggests a ritualistic context, advocating for a nuanced approach to interpreting sacred and profane functions in Iron Age Dacian sites.

Florea, G. A. (2016). Despre temple, hambare şi arheologia ritualului / About Temples, Granaries and the Archaeology of Ritual. Analele Banatului XXIV 2016. https://doi.org/10.55201/uftb2971