Models and Functions of Theaters in Roman Northern Gaul: the Theatrical Monument of Briga (Eu, "Bois-l'Abbé", Fr") ; Modèles et fonctions des théâtres en Gaule du Nord à l’époque romaine : l’édifice théâtral de Briga (Eu, « Bois-l’Abbé, Fr)

International audience ; In the field of studies of ancient theatrical buildings, the emergence and evolution of Italian architectural models is a central issue in current research, especially since numerous theatrical buildings are located in Gallic provinces. In the town of Briga (“Bois-l’Abbé” Archeological Site in Eu, France), located in Gallia Belgica, the Theater was built about 200 m from the main temple, probably at the end of the 1st century or at the beginning of the 2nd century AD. Information about the layout, the discovery of an epigraphic inscription in the Theater and the preser... Mehr ...