... Postcard of the biggest Early Christian archaeological site of the world outside Italy... the necropolis is a complex consisting of early Christian burials and places of worships... it has a large variety of burial structures... among these are brick tombs, stone burial structures, sarcophagi, and crypts... there are also several chapels and a mausoleum... the cemetery is an extensive complex and it has an estimated 500 burials... with fine examples of early Romano-Christian art, the remains of murals and frescoes... the two stories of the necropolis are located under a public square in the heart of the city... an interesting place to visit and discover how people dealt with burials many centuries ago... due to its universal significance, it occupies a special place among the archaeological monuments of Hungary... Thanks a lot Judit!【ツ】
Photo: Tám László
Located in Southern Hungary near the Croatian border, Pécs is Hungary's second-most visited city.
Modern day Pecs is built over the Roman city of Sopianae. In the late 18th century, excavations discovered several elegantly frescoed, early Christian tombs that date to the 4th century.
The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs comprises 16 funerary monuments with a distinctive architecture and impressive murals depicting Christian themes.
The Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
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(07-08-2015)
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