Organization of urban space in the northern part of the ancient town at Marina el Alamein: some remarks following the 2021 field season
Organization of urban space in the northern part of the ancient town at Marina el Alamein: some remarks following the 2021 field season
Author(s): Krzysztof JakubiakSubject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Architecture, Local History / Microhistory, Ancient World
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Roman architecture; urban space; urban planning; dwelling houses; Marina el-Alamein; Greek-Roman period;
Summary/Abstract: Recent excavations in the northern part of the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site have uncovered architectural features shedding light on the functioning of this part of the town located close to the putative harbor. It now appears to have been a residential district of an affluent elite, exemplified by House H39 incorporating a small bathhouse. In view of these findings, the location in this part of the town of a large house with a commemorative complex dedicated to the Commodus cult, together with an adjoining banquet hall, does not seem to be accidental.
Journal: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean
- Issue Year: 1/2022
- Issue No: XXXI
- Page Range: 173-189
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English