Palilia - 1: Marmor in Rom

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Study of marble delivery, storage and workshops under the Roman Empire. The author gives the background of marble trade with use of inscriptions, he discusses the harbours of Ostia and Portus analyzing and interpreting the marble finds, and describes the historical and topographical development of the 'emporium' under the Aventine adn the workshops on the Mars field. Clear German text with many nice illustrations. Includes catalogue and summary in German and Italian.