Ostia - 2 knihy – Hlinovský Pavel (2019)

Volume 1 - The Port of Ancient Rome Volume 2 - A Guide to the Archaeological Site Ostia. The Port of Ancient Rome. The book provides comprehensive information about Ostia, the ancient port that played a crucial role in supplying Rome in the past. Against the backdrop of events in Roman history, it describes how Ostia developed and how its relationship with the capital of the empire changed. Special attention is given to religion in Ostia, the architecture of the city, the baths and their functioning, frescoes, mosaics, and sculptural works, life in the city, and also the history of the discovery and restoration of Ostia. A chapter on the nearby port of Portus and Isola Sacra is also included. The publication contains a chronological overview of all buildings in Ostia, including their modifications, and an extensive index. The text is supplemented by numerous sketches, maps, and photographs. This is the most detailed treatment of the historical and architectural development of one of the most significant Italian archaeological sites available in Czech. Ostia. A Guide to the Archaeological Site. The first Czech guide to ancient Ostia, one of the most significant and extensive Italian archaeological sites, is an essential aid for every visitor to this port of ancient Rome. Two proposed...