Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Publication Date
January 1966
Time Period
circa mid 1st century CE
Abstract
The Agora with remains of Bema platform
Keywords
Greek Archaic period, Ancient architecture, Temple Complex, Agoras, Bemas (ancient Greek architecture), Friezes (entablature components), Rostra
Alt Text
Ancient stone ruins of columns and capitals with inscriptions. The foreground features large, weathered stones stacked together.
Extent
1 color photograph
Geographic Location
Greece; Corinth (Greece)
Rights
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Access Restrictions
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Media Type
Color photographs
Format
Digital Only
Note
This is a section of the ancient Bema, also known as the Rostra or Judgement Seat, located at the ancient site of Corinth, Greece. This elevated stone platform served as a rostrum for public speakers and a judicial tribunal in the center of the Roman Forum. The structure includes have limestone quarried locally as well as marble blocks. On the base are preserved Roman carved architectural molding fragments, cornices, and decorative marble friezes. Later in history, a Byzantine church was erected over the ruins of this platform. In Christian tradition and the New Testament, in Act 18, Apostle Paul was brought to this site to face trial before the Roman Proconsul Gallio after being accused of unlawful teachings.
Identifier
A01-JGA0122
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Bema of Corinth" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 213.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/213
