This contribution examines the entertainment buildings of the Roman city of Suasa, with particular reference to the amphitheatre and the theatre. The amphitheatre, known for centuries and partially excavated in the 20th century, has recently been the subject of a new study promoted by the University of Bologna. A digital survey has been carried out to analyse the technical and structural characteristics of the monuments, providing a comprehensive overview of their architectural and functional features. These characteristics indicate that the Roman amphitheatre can be classified as a type of solid structure with a cavea supported by compartmentalised embankments. The methodological approach, integrating historical data and new technologies, has resulted in significant results and offers new perspectives for research and heritage enhancement. The theatre was identified by aerial photography in 2002 and excavated the following year. This has contributed to a comprehensive understanding of public entertainment architecture in the Roman centre, confirming Suasa's status as a city with a well-developed urban infrastructure during the imperial period.
Il contributo analizza gli edifici per spettacolo della città romana di Suasa, con particolare riferimento all’anfiteatro e al teatro. L’anfiteatro, noto da secoli e parzialmente scavato nel XX secolo, è stato recentemente oggetto di un nuovo studio promosso dall’Università di Bologna. Il rilievo digitale ha permesso un’analisi tecnico-strutturale che ha chiarito le caratteristiche architettoniche e funzionali del monumento, riconducibile alla tipologia a struttura piena con cavea sostenuta da argini compartimentati. L’approccio metodologico, fondato sull’integrazione tra dati storici e nuove tecnologie, ha prodotto risultati innovativi e apre a ulteriori prospettive di ricerca e valorizzazione. Il teatro, individuato nel 2002 attraverso prospezioni aeree e indagato a partire dall’anno successivo, completa il quadro degli edifici pubblici per spettacolo presenti nel centro romano, confermando l’importanza di Suasa come centro dotato di una articolata infrastruttura urbana in età imperiale.
Gli edifici per spettacolo di Suasa / Bindelli, Francesca; Campedelli, Alessandro; Venanzoni, Ilaria. - (2025), pp. 137-153. (Intervento presentato al convegno Architetture e sistemi costruttivi dei teatri e degli anfiteatri antichi in area adriatica tenutosi a Padova; Italy).
Gli edifici per spettacolo di Suasa
Francesca Bindelli
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2025
Abstract
This contribution examines the entertainment buildings of the Roman city of Suasa, with particular reference to the amphitheatre and the theatre. The amphitheatre, known for centuries and partially excavated in the 20th century, has recently been the subject of a new study promoted by the University of Bologna. A digital survey has been carried out to analyse the technical and structural characteristics of the monuments, providing a comprehensive overview of their architectural and functional features. These characteristics indicate that the Roman amphitheatre can be classified as a type of solid structure with a cavea supported by compartmentalised embankments. The methodological approach, integrating historical data and new technologies, has resulted in significant results and offers new perspectives for research and heritage enhancement. The theatre was identified by aerial photography in 2002 and excavated the following year. This has contributed to a comprehensive understanding of public entertainment architecture in the Roman centre, confirming Suasa's status as a city with a well-developed urban infrastructure during the imperial period.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
