Luoghi di culto preromani nella Valle del Sarno e nella Penisola Sorrentina (VII- I sec. a.C.)

A comprehensive analysis of pre-Roman cult sites in the Sarno Valley and Sorrento Peninsula (7th–1st century BCE) reveals that religious cohesion significantly influenced urban formation, shaping territorial control by social groups. The study reconstructs ancient topographies and dynamic occupation patterns through a detailed inventory of 14 major sites—including those near Pompeii—and four uncertain ones, integrating architectural, archaeological, and literary evidence. By examining cult behavior indicators such as votive deposits, ceramic artifacts, and inscriptions, the research demonstrates how political and cultural shifts transformed religious landscapes, offering new insights into the complex interplay between religion, society, and territory in ancient Campania.

Matrone, T. Luoghi di culto preromani nella Valle del Sarno e nella Penisola Sorrentina (VII- I sec. a.C.). https://doi.org/10.70675/241271fbz53ebz4457zae91z737671c4d93c