Open AccessKontynuacja i zmiana w topografii późnoantycznej Meridy
Author(s) -
Anna Zimnowodzka
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
vox patrum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2719-3586
pISSN - 0860-9411
DOI - 10.31743/vp.3734
Subject(s) - christianization , prosperity , ancient history , martyr , cult , roman empire , empire , foundation (evidence) , history , art , archaeology , humanities , geography , christianity , political science , law
Merida (Augusta Emerita) was founded in 25 BC by Augustus on the territory of Roman province of Lusitania. From the beginning it was one of the most important cities in the Empire, anticipating continuous prosperity for long centuries. The aim of this article is to examine the changes in the topography of Merida in Late Antiquity. These transformations are connected with the Christianization of the city, especially with the foundation of bishopric and development of the cult of local martyr Eulalia.