Transformation of Mediterranean ritual spaces up to the early Arab conquests

Leonela Fundic*

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    Abstract

    Fundic sheds new light on aspects of transformation of sacred topography in the Mediterranean from the fourth century to the beginning of the eighth century. This region underwent fundamental changes, which were caused by (or were the reflection of) cultural and artistic interactions between different religions and their utopian ideals. The text examines various reasons behind such transformation by focusing on several characteristic examples of religious shrines that were reshaped to create an idealised future and incorporated into the current ritual narrative.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMemories of utopia
    Subtitle of host publicationthe revision of histories and landscapes in late antiquity
    EditorsBronwen Neil, Kosta Simic
    Place of PublicationLondon ; New York
    PublisherRoutledge, Taylor and Francis Group
    Chapter15
    Pages251-266
    Number of pages16
    ISBN (Electronic)9780429448508
    ISBN (Print)9781138328679
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2020

    Publication series

    NameRoutledge Monographs in Classical Studies
    PublisherRoutledge

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