Decorative Arts · Late Roman Decorative Sculpture

Late Roman decorative sculpture

Another important period in the life of the city that left few architectural traces was the one that followed the invasion of the Suebi. Excavation revealed extensive devastation and showed that the population resorted to every improvisation to rehouse itself and keep the water supply and drainage systems operating. The walls were made of rammed earth and loose stone, roofs were often supported by columns and pillars brought from ruined monuments, and the streets were invaded by constructions attached to the walls of old houses.

This shortage of housing contrasts with the workmanship of several dozen architectural elements of Hispano-Visigothic expression.