36206
Accession Number
27959
Author
Galetti, G.;Lazzarini, L.;Maggetti, M.
Editor
Waelkens, Marc;Herz, Norman;Moens, Luc
Author Affiliation
University of Fribourg. Institute of Mineralogy;Universita La Sapienza. Department of Earth Sciences;University of Fribourg. Institute of Mineralogy
Title Of Article Chaper
A First Characterization of the Most Important Granites Used in Antiquity
Title Of Journal Book
Ancient Stones: Quarrying, Trade and Provenance - Interdisciplinary Studies on Stones and Stone Technology in Europe and Near East from the Prehistoric to the Early Christian Period
Pages
167-177
Collation
11 p. : ill.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Publisher
Leuven University Press
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
This paper deals with all those granitoid rocks, generally covered by the broad term granite, which have been used by the ancients in the Mediterranean area, not only near the area from which they were quarried, but also exported to Rome.
Keywords
granite;architecture;Egypt;Rome
pub_id
36206