Grumentum and Roman cities of South Italy

This volume publishes the papers presented during two conferences held in 2012 and 2015. Their aim was that of discussing the results of the recent archaeological research in Grumentum and other sites in Lucania. The results are many, and include a new numismatic document concernig the Lucanian city, the reconstruction of the central area of the Roman town from the late republican phases to the Augustean project of the new Forum. The most important monuments are studied and their features and transformations are presented according to a chronological frame provided by the finds and their date. Typological studies, chemical and physical analyses yielded new data which improves our knowledge in the economy, trade, diet, and culture of Grumentum. Finally, the transformation of this city into a Christian community is highlighted by new discoveries and findings.