Description
The necropoleis of Roman Pisidia and the Kibyratis have yielded a veritable treasure trove of stone funerary monuments. Stemming both from large cities and smaller settlements, they range from grandiose built tomb complexes that house multiple sarcophagi to simple rock-cut niches, and from portrait busts and relief stelai to plain ostothekes. Although the majority of these monuments have long-since been emptied and de-contextualised, this paper shows that a close reading of their materiality, decorative schemes and epitaphs allows the reconstruction of ritual acts and commemorative practices. These, in turn, offer insights not only into identities and social structures, but also reveal valuable glimpses into the eschatological beliefs of the people who lived and died here.| Period | 24-Oct-2025 |
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| Event title | 8th Annual Meeting of the Necropolis Research Network |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Chania, GreeceShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |
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