Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
La graderia septentrional / The Northern Seating Area
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
1. La graderia septentrional / The Northern Seating Area Marker
La graderia del costat septentrional es va construir utilitzant diferents tècniques. El sector central de les graderies inferior mitja es va tallar directament sobre la roca, aprofitant el pendent del terreny, per a fer-hi els seients. En ambdós extrems, la grada es va assentar directament sobre reompliments de terra. Finalment, la graderia superior es va construir sobre un nivell de voltes similar a les conservades al costat meridional de l'edifici.
Restes conservades d'un vomitori amb la seva escala (Arxiu MHT)
La gradería septentrional
La gradería del lado septentrional se construyó utilizando diferentes técnicas: el sector central de la gradería inferior y media se recortó directamente en la roca, aprovechando la pendiente del terreno, para labrar los asientos. En ambos extremos, la grada se asentó sobre rellenos de tierra. Finalmente, la gradería superior se levantó sobre un nivel de bóvedas similar a las conservadas en el lado meridional del edificio.
Restos conservados de un vomitorio con su escalera
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The seating on the northern side was built using different techniques. The central sector of the lower and middle rows was cut directly into the rock, taking advantage of the slope of the terrain to make the seats, with the ends of the rows resting on earth fill. Finally, the upper level of seating was built on mortar vaults similar to those preserved on the southern side of the amphitheatre.
Preserved remains of a vomitorium with its stairway
Les gradins septentrionaux
Différentes techniques furent utilisées pour la construction des gradins du côté septentrional. Les gradins du secteur central et moyen furent taillés directement dans la roche, profitant de la pente du terrain pour former les sièges. Aux deux extrémités, les gradins étaient posés sur des remplissages de terre. Finalement, les gradins de la partie supérieure furent construits sur un niveau de voûtes similaires à celles conservées sur le côté sud de l'édifice.
Vestiges conservés d'un vomitoire et de son escaler
Erected by Museu d'Història de Tarragona (MHT). (Marker Number 9.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture.
Location. 41° 6.868′
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
2. La graderia septentrional / The Northern Seating Area and Marker
The Northern Seating Area is behind the marker, seen here right of center, in this view towards the north.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of 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 (a few steps from this marker); La inscripció d'Heliogàbal / The Inscription of Heliogabalus (a few steps from this marker); Els cementiris visigòtic i medieval / The Visigothic and Medieval Cemeteries (a few steps from this marker); Els santuaris de Nèmesi / The Nemesis Shrines (a few steps from this marker); L’arena i les fosses / The arena and the fossae (a few steps from this marker); La basilica visigòtica / The Visigothic Basilica (a few steps from this marker); El podi / The Podium (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.
Also see . . . Vomitorium at Wikipedia. The Latin word vomitorium, plural vomitoria, derives from the verb vomō, vomere, "to spew forth". In ancient Roman architecture, vomitoria were designed to provide rapid egress for large crowds
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2023
3. La graderia septentrional / The Northern Seating Area Detail
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 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
