Geochemical proveniencing of the tuff used to build the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus and other Archaic monuments (Rome, Italy)

E. D'Ambrosio,D.P. Diffendale, F. Marra, O. Dally, A. Danti, C. Parisi Presicce

JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS（2023）

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Abstract

•Trace-element analysis distinguishes between outcrops of Tufo del Palatino tuff.•Historical, archaeological, and geological evidence for ancient Capitoline quarry.•Stone used in Temple of Jupiter in Rome came from quarry at the Capitoline Hill.•Capitoline quarry potential source of stone for other Archaic monuments in Rome.

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Archaic Rome,Volcanic tuff,Material proveniencing,Trace-element analysis,Capitoline Hill

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