Introduction
Since 1995 excavations have been carried out in the large late antique urban mansion of Sagalassos. This luxurious residence, which was built by a member of the high-society and is a valid candidate for the Episcopal palace of the town, is located in the eastern domestic quarter of the city. When this luxurious residence was built in the 5th century AD, it incorporated parts of earlier buildings that previously occupied this city quarter, such as a 1st century AD peristylium house and a 4th century AD bathing complex. Thus far 71 spaces spread over 7 terraces, including reception halls, dining rooms, service spaces, corridors and courtyards, have been excavated. After the 5th century AD the mansion was subdivided in smaller living units and in several of the previously luxurious rooms cooking installations and storage facilities were arranged. The occupation of the building did not stop when Sagalassos was struck by a heavy earthquake in the late 6th century AD, but continued – at least in some parts of the mansion – into the 7th century AD.
Aims
The aims for the 2009 season are outlined as follows:
1. Continuation of the documentation and study of the architectural remains of the spaces excavated thus far.
2. Execution of limited test soundings at several locations in the residence based on the results of the ongoing analyses of architecture and pottery
This research will allow establishing and refining the dating of the various building interventions the Urban Mansion underwent during its long occupation history.
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For more, see www.sagalassos.be/en/webreports/2010.
