Roman Tiles (Other Keyword)
1-1 (1 Record)
A characterization study of some of the earliest ceramic building materials from sites in Rome and its surrounding area (2015)
DOCUMENT
Citation Only
Roman roof tiles and architectural terracottas constitute an important resource for the study of the architectural development of early Rome, through the detection of different sources and perhaps workshops in the region of the Roman capital. Unfortunately, the location of possible clay sources available to the Roman tile-makers has been obscured due to the city’s extensive urbanization. However, a drilling project in the area of the Roman Forum and other sites offers important evidence of...