Wood architraves
- Tamer Hasbun
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 22, 2020
The colonnade of the basilica rebuilt by Emperor Justinian was topped with a Lebanese cedar wood architrave that dates to between 545 and 665, according to recent analyses. In the spaces between the capitals, the seven rosettes symbolize the days of the week.
The restoration of the architrave brought to light the ovoli decoration in the upper molding.
The newly restored roof of the basilica, an incredible masterpiece of wooden carpentry.
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