Roman tomb in Silistra From the Roman era in Silistra has left many traces of their material culture, art and lifestyle of the population lived in these lands. Undoubtedly the most interesting monument is well preserved Roman tomb. The tomb was discovered accidentally in 1942 in the southeastern outskirts of the city, only 70 cm deep. In the way of making it doesnt differs from common type Roman vaulted tombs, built with stones and mortar arched brick. But its interior is stunning with the richness and diversity of the decoration. Was left corner, to which it has not touched the brush of the artist. Over white socket is located frieze of 11 rectangular boxes included in the brick-red frame. They are three on each side, except the east, where the location of the middle area is occupied by the input. Couples masters of the tomb are displayed at the bottom along with two figures. Man and woman are presented frontally, her head turned slightly to one another, sensitive shortened bodies and unnaturally large heads. In the figures on the west side there is also An interesting optical illusion. Couples beyond the rectangular frame so that creates the illusion of two plans. It is further when included in the scope of our vision and the two maids. Silistra tomb murals of concern to IV century AD Italian scientist Antonio tal proceeds to this dating mostly from the decoration of clothing. Along with him in his studies as a cap of writing 376-378 AD put two other dedicated scientists Silistra tomb - Board and Biandzhi Bandineli. Akademis Dimitar Dimitrov P. starting from the figures of servants, is willing to give a new dating of the murals. Unlike the others, one servant has long hair falling on the shoulders. This is a cut that would not have found in the Roman portrait. Paralels are exclusively hairstyles guards serving in the Guard of Emperor depicted on some monuments. First there should be misorsiumat of Emperor Theodosius I, which is dated to 388 years. There are depicted 4 bodyguards with such hair. Have the same hair and the guard on the pedestal of the obelisk in Istanbul, which is also dated pics during Theodosius. It is assumed that the guards are of Gothic origin. In the second half of the fourth century Thrace was flooded by slaves Goths, when authorized to move on this side of the lower Danube. In such a case should not be surprised that in a tomb murals, which are characterized by such realism has found its place and the typical image of a house slave Goth. According to Academician Dimitar Dimitrov P. tomb was prepared not earlier than 376 years. The style analysis of the paintings not only suggests, but give the opportunity to come and to be more precise dating of the monument - the last two decades of the fourth century, the time of Emperor Teodisiy I / 378-395 AD /. This makes the Silistra tomb secure foothold dating of late antique painting of the peninsula and adjacent lands Illyria and Pannonia. Пети Доневски.
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