Among Saints and Relics: Danish and Norwegian Research in Thessaloniki (1939 and 1953)

Authors

  • Bente Kiilerich University of Bergen

Abstract

After a presentation of the Danish architect and archaeologist Ejnar Dyggve’s excavations in Thessaloniki in the late antique palace complex (1939), the article turns to the Dano-Norwegian archaeological and art-historical studies in the Rotunda (1953). The local authorities’ positive attitude made it possible for Hjalmar Torp to work for four months on the scaffolding inside the monument to examine, describe and make drawings and photographs of the cupola mosaics. Permission was also granted to excavate in the choir of the church. These excavations uncovered remains of holy relics. The forensic report on the contents of the altar relic tomb is published here in full for the first time.

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Published

2024-01-29

Issue

Vol. 11 (2023): CLARA: Classical Art and Archaeology

Section

Chronicle

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