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Recent excavation operations in the Archaeological Park of Paestum have brought to light the remains of a building dating back to the 4th-3rd century BC. The city of Magna Graecia, although still inhabited by Hellenic people, was experiencing a transition phase. The power, in fact, in this period was in Lucanian hands, but the pressure of the future masters: the Romans could already be felt.
Recent excavation operations in the Archaeological Park of Paestum have brought to light the remains of a building dating back to the 4th-3rd century BC. The city of Magna Graecia, although still inhabited by Hellenic people, was experiencing a transition phase. The power, in fact, in this period was in Lucanian hands, but the pressure of the future masters: the Romans could already be felt.
The temple, erroneously attributed to Neptune, was much more likely dedicated to Apollo or Hera. Even sacred buildings in this era underwent a "revisitation". The Greek deities, in fact, were adopted by the Romans and adapted to their culture.
The temple, erroneously attributed to Neptune, was much more likely dedicated to Apollo or Hera. Even sacred buildings in this era underwent a "revisitation". The Greek deities, in fact, were adopted by the Romans and adapted to their culture.
The building in the 2nd century BC. it has undergone some changes such as the closure of a well and new paving.
The building in the 2nd century BC. it has undergone some changes such as the closure of a well and new paving.
The presence of an open oven and a hearth, both located in the center of the "house", is interesting.
The presence of an open oven and a hearth, both located in the center of the "house", is interesting.
Some excavation operations carried out in the past have been harmful to the site. This has undermined the stratigraphic relationship between the 'oven' and the building.
Some excavation operations carried out in the past have been harmful to the site. This has undermined the stratigraphic relationship between the 'oven' and the building.
The presence of a point of fire would not arouse surprise in an ancient sanctuary, considering that the sacrifice involved the consumption of a large part of the animals sacrificed at the altar.
The presence of a point of fire would not arouse surprise in an ancient sanctuary, considering that the sacrifice involved the consumption of a large part of the animals sacrificed at the altar.
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