‘Spolia’ in contesto. Il riuso nell’episcopio medievale di Comacchio
Sauro Gelichi|Riccardo Belcari|Diego Calaon|Elena Grandi
The archaeological excavations carried out from 2006 until 2008 in Piazza XX Settembre Comacchio allow us to comprehend relative phases of the medieval Episcopal complex. Investigated contexts can be dated 6th c. Modern Age. data concerning first Bishop’s church refer mid-eight century, proven by excavated cemetery area and porch. Original chapel was certainly placed under modern Cathedral. Excavations brought light several architectural elements fragments floor material, parts 8th 9th century church, some reused later building. Different (columns, capitals, marble slabs) were part more ancient buildings, not necessarily local origin. During Carolingian period this early supplied with an altar screen. Between end 10th beginning 12th front new rectangular building erected. By its shape, size quality used we suggest that it corresponds a Romanesque palace. Its walls built numerous spolia - earlier church. This demonstrates itself has been completely reconstructed. research groups allows furniture. It is also possible examine activities re-use on construction site.
Hortus artium medievalium|ARCA (Università Ca' Foscari Venezia)