
handle: 11573/1754052 , 11392/2586050
The ongoing archaeological investigation at Via Appia Antica 39 have revealed a mid-Imperial necropolis with tombs aligned along a side road leading from the via Appia to the Almone Valley. Among the most significant finds are the floor mosaics, particularly those in buildings 3 and 1. The mosaic in building 3, though partially preserved, features a geometric design with eight-diamond stars, a motif popular in the 2nd century AD. In building 1, a bichrome mosaic with a figurative decoration was found, depicting a crater with a bird, likely symbolizing the soul of the deceased. This iconographic theme is common in funerary contexts and holds significant connections to the cult of the dead. These mosaics, crafted with white and black tesserae, reflect the artistic quality and symbolism of the funerary monuments of the time, helping to define the social and religious contexts of the site.
via Appia Antica; burial area; funerary monuments; middle imperial age, via Appia Antica, Rome, burial area, funerary monuments, middle imperial age
via Appia Antica; burial area; funerary monuments; middle imperial age, via Appia Antica, Rome, burial area, funerary monuments, middle imperial age
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