An informal commentary on Mediterranean archaeology, travel in the Roman world, and Mediterranean religions
Friday, December 24, 2010
Bill Thayer on Massa Martana and Umbria
Massa Martana is the closest town to the excavation. It is where the volunteers usually stay, and where all involved spend a great deal of time. The town is not on the usual tourist itineraries, which leads some to wonder what the town it like. Well, for readers and potential volunteers who want more information about Massa Martana, its monuments, and the surrounding region, a great place for images and information is Bill Thayer's gazetteer (here). The site contains a wealth of information on Umbria and its churches (here). It also has information and images related to the Via Flaminia, a Roman roadway that is central to the research at the Vicus ad Martis.
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Your link inspired me to put up some I hope decent pages (3) on the church of S. Maria in Pantano, finishing them today: http://tinyurl.com/SMariaPantano
ReplyDeleteThey were long, long overdue. Thanks...!