Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Els cementiris visigòtic i medieval / The Visigothic and Medieval Cemeteries
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
1. Els cementiris visigòtic i medieval / The Visigothic and Medieval Cemeteries Marker
L'arena de l'Amfiteatre es va transformar en un espai sagrat per als cristians a partir del segle III pel fet que l'any 259 hi van ser martiritzats el bisbe Fructuós i els seus diaques, Auguri i Eulogi. Al voltant de la basilica visigòtica, bastida al segle VI, hi va créixer una àrea de cementiri formada per enterraments de diferents tipologies.
Enterrament amb llosses de pedra calcària, excavat a l'arena de l'Amfiteatre (final del s. VI-VII) (Arxiu MHT)
Aquest ús s'hi va mantenir en època medieval, utilitzant l'església romànica com a lloc de sepultura.
Los cementerios visigodo y medieval
La arena del anfiteatro se transformó en un espacio sagrado para los cristianos a partir del siglo III debido a que aquí fueron martirizados en el año 259 el obispo Fructuoso y sus diáconos, Augurio y Eulogio. Por eso, en tomo a la basilica visigoda, construida en el siglo VI, se desarrolló un área de cementerio formada por tumbas de diferentes tipos.
En época medieval se mantuvo este uso, utilizando la iglesia románica
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Sepultura con losa de piedra calcárea, excavada en la arena del anfiteatro (finales del s.VI-VII)
The Visigothic and Medieval Cemeteries
The amphitheatre was turned into a holy site by the Christians in the 3rd century AD as it was here that Bishop Fructuosus and his deacons, Augurius and Eulogius, were martyred in 259 AD. A cemetery with different types of graves grew up around the 6th century Visigothic basilica.
This use was perpetuated in the mediaeval period with the interior of the Romanesque church also being used as a place of burial.
Tomb with a limestone slab excavated in the amphitheatre arena (end of the 6th-7th century)
Les cimetières wisigothique et medieval
Au cours du Ille siècle, les chrétiens transformèrent l'arena de l'amphithéâtre en un espace sacré, l'évêque Fructueux et ses deux diacres Augure et Éloge y ayant été martyrisés en 259. Au Vie siècle, autour de la basilique wisigothique, se créa un cimetière composé de différents types de sépultures.
Cette utilisation se perpétue à l'époque médiévale. L'intérieur de l'église romane fut également utilisé comme lieu de sépulture.
Sépulture avecune dalle en pierre calcaire mise au jour dans. l'arène de l'amphithéâtre (fin VIe-VIIe s.).
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
2. Els cementiris visigòtic i medieval / The Visigothic and Medieval Cemeteries Marker
The marker can be seen in the distance roughly in the center of the photo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 41° 6.864′ N, 1° 15.534′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco. Marker can be reached from Via William J. Bryant north of Passeig Maritim Rafael Casanova, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carrer Via William J Bryant 4, Tarragona, Cataluña 43003, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La inscripció d'Heliogàbal / The Inscription of Heliogabalus (here, next to this marker); La graderia septentrional / The Northern Seating Area (a few steps from this marker); La basilica visigòtica / The Visigothic Basilica (a few steps from this marker); L'església de Santa Maria del Miracle / The Church of Santa Maria del Miracle (a few steps from this marker); La graderia meridional i la tribuna d'autoritats (within shouting distance of this marker); El podi / The Podium (within shouting distance of this marker); Els santuaris de Nèmesi / The Nemesis Shrines (within shouting distance of this marker); La Porta Triumphalis i la inscripció inaugural de l'Amfiteatre (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
