Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2017, pp. 11-24, 2018/12/05
Zeitschrift für Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Donauraumes
To date, the stone monuments from the province of Moesia inferior in general, and sculptures in particular, have been treated variably due to the state of research, as well as research priorities in this area. It goes without saying that a focus on epigraphy has been of primary importance, with very little attention being paid to analyzing the shape and material of the monuments. Yet, it is precisely from missing data – such as the origin or the context of a find – that information about the monument itself, its production, and the person who commissioned it, may come to light. This article introduces a selection of finds from Troesmis and its surroundings. It considers the types of stone used, the person(s) who commissioned production, and, in some cases, details relating to the findspot as well as associated finds. Thus, initial and/ or renewed insights into a comprehensive view of ancient sites and their hinterlands – and more specifically into the population and the cults they practiced – are possible. Moreover, a new find from Apulum will be presented as a case study; its assignment and interpretation further indicate the connections between the provinces of Moesia inferior and Dacia, as well as their links with Asia Minor.
