Dalla stipe al tempio. Riconferire monumentalità al santuario equo di Carsoli (AQ)

The resumption of scholarly inquiry at Carsoli necessitates a redefinition of the site, positing it as a monumental cultic space rather than a mere votive deposit, thereby challenging entrenched scholarly assumptions. Through a comprehensive re-examination of previously unpublished exca- vation diaries and archival materials, the existence of a sacred structure characterized by discer- nible architectural features has been revealed. The identification of antefixes possibly depicting Iuno Sospita underscores significant cultural exchanges between the Aequi and Latium, offering novel perspectives on local strategies of identity construction and the engagement with Roman and Latin paradigms. This study positions Carsoli as a pivotal case study for elucidating the complex interplay between indigenous traditions and innovation within a liminal geographical area, situa- ted between the Tyrrhenian and inner Apennine regions, during the critical transition from the pre- Roman to the Roman period in central Italy.