Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (5.1993(1994))

Also in locus G-2 interesting discoveries were made. It
turned out that the room in its initial phase of occupation (4^
century A.D.) has been quite sumptuously decorated. Close to its
eastern wall two limestone column bases were discovered, making
a sort of monumental frame. This feature led us to consider wether
the main entrance to the house has been located there: the satisfac-
tory answer to this question requires, however, some additional
investigations.
It has been ascertained that the constructions of Late Roman
age were laid there on entirely new foundations. The huge
foundations making an uniform and integrated structure were built
of imposing blocks (some of them measuring 1.2 x 0.7 m.),
apparently taken from some earlier building located nearby.
Although neither the location nor the character of this edifice can
be positively identified it should have a rather monumental form,
considering numerous architectural elements incorporated into the
foundations: fluted column shafts, cornices etc. As in the case of
House H, here again we witness a long-lasting tradition of both
general layout and function of particular loci.
In rooms G-10 and G-2 a series of superimposed doors
leading onto Street R4 was cleared. The doors served subsequent
occupational layers explored within the rooms. Both loci served
primarily as workshops, although their precise function varied in
time. Medium sized oval kiln (ca. 0.8 m. in diameter) was
unearthed in room G-10. The location of the kiln within the room
indicated that at this phase the main doors must have been blocked.
It was used in the 5th century, as attested by accompanying finds.
More developed installations were cleared underneath. They
consisted of a small rectangular kiln built in distinct opus spicatum
technique. The kiln was accompanied by a rectangular, slightly

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