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Document Details : Title: Aspects of Roman Burial Practices in Beirut Subtitle: On Romanization and Cultural Exchange Author(s): DE JONG, Lidewijde Journal: ARAM Periodical Volume: 13 Date: 2001-2002 Pages: 293-312 DOI: 10.2143/ARAM.13.0.504504 Abstract : In the summer of 1995 a Roman burial site was excavated, located at present Bey 014. The site was located to the south-west of the ancient Roman city on the eastern slope of Ras Beyrouth-Hill. The article explores the primary findings and architecture of this excavation in detail and analyzes specifically the social, religious and cultural context of the graves with respect to romanization and cultural exchange in the region. |
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