Sacred Landscapes in Central Italy
Votive Deposits and Sanctuaries (400 BC - AD 400)
Edited by Fabiana Fabbri Edited by Alessandro Sebastiani
This volume delves into the rich interplay between landscape and spirituality in ancient Central Italy.
Veneration of the supernatural was, in ancient times, interwoven into the fabric of the surrounding landscape. Caves, rivers, lakes, mountains, and water springs all formed conduits for a relationship between divinity and nature, and sanctuaries were established as dedicated sites of worship. Taking Central Italy as its main focus, this volume unravels layers of history and archaeology in order to shed light on the religious practices, sacred sites, and profound connections that have long existed between landscapes and religious places in this region. Through a synthesis of archaeological evidence and scholarly analysis, the chapters gathered here unveil the significance of temples, sanctuaries, ex-votos, religious productions, and ritual spaces, and provide a comprehensive understanding of how Etruscan and Roman societies engaged with their sacred surroundings. The result is an important reassessment of the religious dimensions that helped to shape the antique landscape of Central Italy.
- Edited by Fabiana Fabbri
- Edited by Alessandro Sebastiani
Other Titles in this Series
Etruscan and Roman Hellenistic Anatomical ex votos
Reassessing Popular Religious Expressions in Central Italy
Volume 8
Medieval Landscapes of Southern Etruria
The Excavations at Capalbiaccio Tricosto (1976-2010)
Volume 2
Archaeological Landscapes of Late Antique and Early Medieval Tuscia
Research and Field Papers
Volume 3
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