Luminescence dating applied to Saint-Irénée’s church (Lyon, France)
Armel Bouvier|Jean-François Reynaud|Pierre Guibert|Christian Sapin
The aim of the study presented here is to propose a new view on chronology early medieval buildings in Europe and related building modes. If several studies have proved efficiency this multidisciplinary process, case St. Irenee’s church very representative contributions such an approach. This one oldest witnesses Christianization Lyon, capital city Gauls, its evolution under aegis Burgonds. However small number preserved remains states has shown uncertainties interpretation use. There are two possibilities: it monument described by Gregory Tours at end 6th century? Or result Burgond politics around 9th Lumine scence dating architectural ceramics brought then approach complementary historic archaeological data, yielding interrogations use reuse ancient material. Some evidence allowed lifting veil sanctuary origins through time. Finally, different phases been determined understand transformation between foundation 10th century.
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