Early Christian Necropolis of Pйcs (Sopianae)

Некрополь римского провинциального города Сопианае(современный Печь) датируется 4-ым столетием н.э. , включает комплекс уникальных захоронений, устроенных как подземные погребальные палаты с мемориальными часовнями для ними. Склепы богато украшены фресками на христианские темы.

Inscribed:2000
Criteria:C (iii) (iv)

Justification for Inscription:
Criterion (iii): The burial chambers and memorial chapels of TheSopianaecemetery bear outstanding testimony to The strength and faith of The Christian communities of Late Roman Europe.
Criterion (iv): The unique Early Christian sepulchral art and architecture of The nor Thern and western Roman provinces is exceptionally well and fully illustrated by TheSopianaecemetery at Pйcs.

Brief description:

In The 4th century, a remarkable series of decorated tombs were constructed in The cemetery of The Roman provincial town of Sopianae (modern Pécs). These are important both structurally and architecturally, since They were built as underground burial chambers with memorial chapels above The ground. The tombs are important also in artistic terms, since They are richly decorated with murals of outstanding quality depicting Christian Themes.