Recent archaeological investigations in Valle Sabbia (Brescia, Lombardy) have uncovered a Roman sanctuary likely built over an earlier indigenous cult site. This Alpine valley, between Lakes Idro and Garda, was a key corridor linking the Po Plain to the Alps, facilitating mobility and cultural exchange. Since 2000, systematic excavations have revealed long-term ritual continuity in elevated, wooded locations. The Villanuova sul Clisi sanctuary yielded architectural remains, votive materials (first-fourth century CE), and inscriptions to Iuppiter Aeternus, highlighting Roman and local cult interactions.
Santuari rurali e pratica scrittoria: il caso del santuario di Iuppiter Aeternus a Villanuova sul Clisi (Valle Sabbia – BS) / Solano, S.; Gregori, G. L.; Buonopane, A.. - (2025), pp. 194-220.
Santuari rurali e pratica scrittoria: il caso del santuario di Iuppiter Aeternus a Villanuova sul Clisi (Valle Sabbia – BS)
Gregori, G. L.
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2025
Abstract
Recent archaeological investigations in Valle Sabbia (Brescia, Lombardy) have uncovered a Roman sanctuary likely built over an earlier indigenous cult site. This Alpine valley, between Lakes Idro and Garda, was a key corridor linking the Po Plain to the Alps, facilitating mobility and cultural exchange. Since 2000, systematic excavations have revealed long-term ritual continuity in elevated, wooded locations. The Villanuova sul Clisi sanctuary yielded architectural remains, votive materials (first-fourth century CE), and inscriptions to Iuppiter Aeternus, highlighting Roman and local cult interactions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
