San Gennaro Catacomb Fresco, Napoli (10)

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Abstract

The burial chamber (cubiculum) is located in the upper level of the Catacomb. 3 arched niches (arcosolia) and 3 rectangular graves (in one 2 Justinian's coins [527-565 A.D.] were found) are visible. Most parts were painted. But only in 2 arcosolia the paintings show a medallion with a Christogram-cross and the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, surrounded by 2 birds and 2 green plants. The rear wall of the 3. arcosolium offers only a tomb (loculus). There are either green acanthus tendrils or red palmettes in the soffits. The ceiling has - as far as discernible - red tendril-like strands. The paintings are currently dated in the 5th century A.D. 1082 photos and 6 laser scans. The result of a joint project of GDH, the Zamani Project, Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale", and the Administration of the Catacombe di Napoli. Processed in Reality Capture. The descriptions were provided by Seniorprofessor Dr. Dieter Korol, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
24 July 2026
Language
EN
Document type
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