scholarly journals A Metrological Study of the Late Roman Fort of Umm al-Dabadib, Kharga Oasis (Egypt)

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinna Rossi ◽  
Fausta Fiorillo
Keyword(s):  
Kharga Oasis ◽  
Metrological Study ◽  
Late Roman

scholarly journals 3D survey and metric analysis of the Late Roman Fort of Umm al-Dabadib (Egypt)

ACTA IMEKO ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Fausta Fiorillo ◽  
Corinna Rossi
Keyword(s):  
3D Model ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Close Range Photogrammetry ◽  
Metric Analysis ◽  
Units Of Measurement ◽  
Kharga Oasis ◽  
Close Range ◽  
Project Life ◽  
Modular Measure ◽  
Late Roman

This paper presents a metric analysis and interpretation of the 3D survey of the Late Roman Fort of Umm al-Dabadib (Kharga Oasis, Egypt). The aim is to verify if a modular measure was used in the construction of the Fort and whether this was congruent with Roman or Egyptian units of measurement. Horizontal and vertical sections were extracted from the 3D model of the Fort derived from a close-range photogrammetry survey method. The resulting technical drawings were used for the study and interpretation of the dimensional patterns of the Fort that revealed the correspondence<strong> </strong>of the units of measurement of the building to Egyptian Reformed Cubit. This research is part of the project LIFE (Living in a Fringe Environment), funded by the ERC CoGrant 68167.

Upper Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Later Finds from Oxlease Farm, Romsey, Hampshire: Summary Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Chris Ellis ◽  
Jacky Sommerville
Keyword(s):  
Upper Palaeolithic ◽  
Summary Report ◽  
Archaeological Excavation ◽  
Field Boundary ◽  
Lithic Assemblage ◽  
Late Roman

In March 2016, archaeological excavation was undertaken at four areas of land at Oxlease Farm, Cupernham Lane, Romsey, Hampshire. The fieldwork recovered a lithic assemblage from all four excavation areas, although the majority was recorded from a single flint-bearing deposit in Area 1. The assemblage included several elements that may belong to the Terminal Upper Palaeolithic Long Blade industry, as well as three flints of Mesolithic date. A small number of undated features were also uncovered, including pits and possible postholes, which may have been of a prehistoric date. A small and residual assemblage of Late Roman (3rd – 4th century AD) pottery was also recovered from probable medieval/post-medieval field boundary ditches or plough furrows.

Corinth: Late Roman Horizons

2005 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Warner Slane ◽  
Guy D. R. Sanders
Keyword(s):  
Late Roman

The solidus hoard of Casa delle Vestali in context

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 107-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svante Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Roman Empire ◽  
Roman Emperor ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Gold Coins ◽  
Late Roman

In this paper, I discuss the context of a Late Roman solidus hoard found in the Casa delle Vestali on the Forum Romanum in Rome. The hoard consists of 397 solidi, Late Roman gold coins. Most of the hoard consists of uncirculated solidi struck in the name of the Western Roman emperor Procopius Anthemius (AD 467–472). By means of situating the hoard within the context of the reign of Anthemius and the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, the aim of this paper is to determine if the coins in the Vestal hoard can be related to other contemporary coin hoards by means of numismatic typology; this information could add to our understanding of why Anthemius’ reign is considered such an unmitigated failure and why the Empire collapsed soon after his murder. In this article, the composition of the hoard is examined, and the contents are compared to other contemporary solidus hoards in the Mediterranean, Gaul, Poland and Scandinavia. I argue that this comparison shows that the Vestal hoard is not part of a larger network but that the hoard constitutes the remains of an isolated occurrence—as initially suggested by its unusual composition and location.

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