Roman Maritime Villas: Rediscovering Architecture in Southern Latium and its Wider Context

Roman Maritime Villas: Rediscovering Architecture in Southern Latium and its Wider Context by ROBERTA FERRITTO


ISBN
9798888572153
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Dimensions
216 x 280mm

This book offers a comprehensive survey of Roman maritime villas along the Tyrrhenian coast of southern Latium, tracing their architectural evolution and construction methods from the 2nd century BC to the 3rd century AD. It uses an interdisciplinary approach combining archival research, field surveys, and archaeological and historiographical analysis. It analyses 109 villa sites across 12 ancient towns' territories, from Ardea to Sinuessa, offering a fresher perspective on the key role played by this region in the evolution and perfecting of the maritime villa typology. The chronological assessment of this large sample of villa sites reveals that the appearance of early maritime in southern Latium preceded that on the Bay of Naples. A careful examination of existing or identifiable structures has unveiled pioneering architectural innovations that are remarkable for their early dates and distinctiveness. Given the presence of production activities associated with these villas, particular attention is paid to the marine fishponds. By utilising 3D models of these structures, the author provides insightful analyses aimed at quantifying the costs of labour for their construction and their potential production capacity, aimed at both consumption within the villa and sale in local markets. This volume deploys archival data, detailed topographical documentation, fieldwork, updated plans, photographs, GIS, and 3D modelling to enhance our understanding of the region's architectural landscape. The distinctiveness of this book stems from its concentration on specific aspects of Roman maritime villa architecture, offering a comprehensive synthesis. The integration of various datasets into a unified analysis provides new interpretations of the architectural environment of coastal southern Latium and its broader implications for villa developments throughout the Mediterranean. 160 colour and b/w illustrations
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