Clipeus, Tarraco (Tarragona, Spain)

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Abstract

Clipeus from the site of Tarraco (Tarragona, Spain), dated in the 1st century AD. Marble fragment of an emblem from a clipeus (medallion) with the representation of Jupiter-Ammon, an Egyptian divinity adopted by Rome and particulary popular during the time of Emperor Augustus. It was part of the decoration of the portico of the Tarraco Worship Area. Found during the archaeological excavations in the Cathedral. 462 photos completely processed in Reality Capture. The project was done with the support of the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona and the Agència Catalana del Patrimoni Cultural. Catalog No. MNATCAT_00_1584_8. Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona (2019): Tarraco: Exposición de síntesis. Generalitat de Catalunya Publicacions. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab

Fields of Study & Subjects

Archaeological and Historical Studies Archaeological and Geological Studies Maritime and Coastal Archaeology

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
24 July 2026
Language
EN
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