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Votive Reliefs from Sexaginta Prista
Votive Reliefs from Sexaginta Prista

Author(s): Varbin Varbanov
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, History of Art
Published by: Институт за изследване на изкуствата, Българска академия на науките
Keywords: Roman sanctuary; Thracian rider; Apollo; Roman sculpture

Summary/Abstract: The article refers to the sanctuary of Thracian rider and Apollo discovered during the excavations on Sexaginta Prista in 2005. According to the finds, it was erected during the initial decades of the 2nd century and has existed until the middle of the 3rd century. After that, within its outlines and around the building, several pits were dugout. Namely inside them were found 4 intact votive plaques of the Thracian rider and Apollo, as well as 68 fragments, three of them have traces of inscriptions. 13 fragments of other marble items – statues, vessels, etc. – were also discovered.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 35-46
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English
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