Antiquity Studies

La manutenzione periodica dei santuari: l’età preromana e romana

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Abstract

This paper proposes criteria for identifying the functions of deposits in sanctuaries of the Venetia region spanning both the Venetic period (sixth-second century BCE) and Roman times. Its aim is to distinguish deposits connected with the upkeep of sacred spaces from those associated with ritual practices or other actions. For the Venetic phase, the analysis considers the sanctuary at Fornace in Altinum and those at Meggiaro and Baratella in Ateste. For the Roman period, inscriptions from Iulia Concordia, Valpolicella and Aquileia document acts of maintenance, while the limited archaeological record suggests practices of dispersal, sale or deposition.


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Submitted: July 17, 2025 | Accepted: Sept. 24, 2025 | Published Oct. 19, 2026 | Language: it

Keywords Ritual deposition • Verona • Aquileia • Italic sanctuaries • Veneto • Altino • Preroman cult • Este • Coroplastic

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