Urbanism of Roman Siscia: Interpretation of Historical and Modern Maps, Drawings and Plans

Urbanism of Roman Siscia: Interpretation of historical and modern maps, drawings, and plans presents a comprehensive picture of the structure of Roman Siscia. The position of Siscia at the confluence of the rivers Sava, Kupa, and Odra is documented in antique literary sources and cartography. The basic outline of Roman Siscia was identified in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with town walls, public buildings, shrines, water supply system, cemeteries, and main roads connecting the city with other Roman towns. Excavations from the 1950s to 1990s confirmed the perimeter and urban elements of Roman Siscia, including a Roman ditch, town wall, orthogonal street network, public buildings, houses, and other elements of the Roman city. This volume provides a comprehensive starting point for future work on the Roman city.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Archaeopress

The urbanism of Roman Siscia is a captivating subject that has been explored through a comprehensive analysis of historical and modern maps, drawings, and plans. This study presents a detailed picture of the structure of Roman Siscia, drawing upon data obtained from extensive archaeological excavations and the careful interpretation of all available historical and modern documents.

Located at the confluence of the Sava, Kupa, and Odra rivers below the present-day town of Sisak, Siscia has a rich historical and archaeological significance. The site has been documented in ancient literary sources and cartography throughout the Middle Ages, to modern times, when archaeological excavations began in the second part of the 19th century.

In the 19th century and the early 20th century, the basic outline of Roman Siscia was identified through the construction of town walls, public buildings, shrines, water supply systems, cemeteries, and major roads that connected the city with other Roman towns. An older settlement, Segestica, dating back to prehistory, was also identified on the right bank of the Kupa River.

The excavations carried out from the 1950s to 1990s were closely linked to the construction of infrastructure and the development of modern Sisak. These excavations confirmed the fundamental elements of the Roman city's perimeter and urban layout, including the discovery of a Roman ditch, town wall, orthogonal street network, public buildings, houses, and other architectural features.

This volume serves as a valuable resource for future work on Roman Siscia, providing a comprehensive starting point for scholars and researchers interested in exploring this fascinating ancient city. The study's meticulous research and comprehensive analysis offer a deeper understanding of the urbanism of Roman Siscia and its place in the broader context of Roman civilization.

Weight: 793g
Dimension: 290 x 205 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789696233