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Склеп позднеантичного времени из раскопок Фанагории в 2011 году
Late-Antiquity Vault from Excavations in Phanagoria in 2011

Author(s): Olga M. Voroshilova
Subject(s): History, Archaeology, Cultural history, Ancient World
Published by: Издательский дом Stratum, Университет «Высшая антропологическая школа»
Keywords: Northern Black Sea region; Asian Bosporus; Great Migrations; Phanagoria; necropolis; vault; funeral traditions; grave goods

Summary/Abstract: In this article we introduce into scientific use a Late-Antiquity single-chamber vault discovered in 2011 in the course of work in the Eastern necropolis of Phanagoria. Judging by a planigraphic situation, the published vault represented a part of a barrow complex erected during the Roman Age. At the time of our study the ancient mound has been destroyed entirely. The vault has been robbed through a dromos. It is indicated by demolished stone backfill at the entrance to the chamber corridor. The article contains a detailed description of the family vault design, an analysis of grave goods, a review of funeral rite features. According to the grave goods, the vault may be dated back to late 4th — early 5th centuries AD. In conclusion we state that this tomb combines pronounced traditions of Graeco-Roman Antiquity and barbarian influences.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 123-131
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Russian