Area funeraria fuori Porta Decumana
Area funeraria fuori Porta Decumana, Roman necropolis and archaeological museum in Aosta, Italy.
Description
The Area funeraria fuori Porta Decumana is a Roman burial ground with three stone mausoleums and an early Christian church from the fourth century. The site reveals how people arranged their tombs and what kinds of structures they built to honor their dead.
History
The burial ground developed during Roman times and served as a cemetery for several centuries until it was abandoned near the year 1000. When Christianity arrived, burial methods changed, but both religious traditions used this place for their dead.
Culture
The necropolis shows how pagan and Christian burial customs existed side by side, reflecting how people's spiritual beliefs gradually shifted in ancient times. Walking through the site, you can see this religious blend in the different grave designs and memorial structures.
Practical
You will need to arrange a visit in advance since the site is not freely accessible to walk through at any time. Personal photography is allowed, but please avoid using flash.
Did you know?
The site contains specialized memorial chambers called cellae memoriae that display distinctive late Roman architectural features. These spaces offer a rare look at how people in the fourth century honored and remembered their deceased relatives.
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