Reverberations of Persepolis: Persianist Readings of Late Roman Wall Decoration
Animal combats (venationes) were a popular entertainment in the Roman world. Splashy panels of inlaid marble (opus sectile) commemorate these bloody contests in several buildings in and around Rome. Among the most well-known are survivals from the 4th century CE Basilica of Junius Bassus and, severa...
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/12/3/102 |