The basilica of Santa Leocadia and the end of use of the Roman Circus of Toledo: a new interpretation

Following the excavations of Prof. Pere Palol conducted in the early seventies in the Cristo de la Vega de Toledo, highlighted the existence of a late antique necropolis and a building in the area, which was associated with the location of the basilica of Santa Leocadia. The existence of this basili...

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Main Authors: Josep María GURT I ESPARRAGUERA, Pilar DIARTE BLASCO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca 2012-07-01
Series:Zephyrus
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Online Access:https://revistas.usal.es/index.php/0514-7336/article/view/9035
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Summary:Following the excavations of Prof. Pere Palol conducted in the early seventies in the Cristo de la Vega de Toledo, highlighted the existence of a late antique necropolis and a building in the area, which was associated with the location of the basilica of Santa Leocadia. The existence of this basilica and its constructive process are fundamental aspects of this study to examine one of the milestones of early Christianity in the city and its relationship with the Vega Baja of Toledo.
ISSN:0514-7336
2386-3943