Escavações em S. Sebastião do Freixo: (concelho da Batalha)

The Early Roman Cities of Lusitania

“…451 Very near one of these walls, the excavators uncovered a monumental marble statue of a togate figure, possibly giving indication of the civic nature of the area under excavation. 452 The statues date to the first century A.D., and are similar in their workmanship and style to others found at Mérida. 453 Based on the architectural and epigraphic remains from São Sebastião do Freixo, there is little room to doubt the conclusion that this is the site of ancient Collippo.…”

“…Although there has historically been a tendency to locate Collippo in the modern town of Leiria, 448 no evidence supporting this traditional identification has yet been discovered in that city. An inscription in the castle wall of Leiria bearing the name "Collippo" cannot be accepted as confirmation of that city's Roman heritage, as no other archaeological remains dating to the Roman period have yet been found within Leiria.…”

“…An inscription in the castle wall of Leiria bearing the name "Collippo" cannot be accepted as confirmation of that city's Roman heritage, as no other archaeological remains dating to the Roman period have yet been found within Leiria. 449 São Sebastião do Freixo, on the other hand, has produced numerous inscriptions relating to the city of Collippo, as well as a substantial body of Roman artifacts, including sculpture, architecture, ceramics, coins, and building materials. 450 Excavations at São Sebastião do Freixo have revealed the remains of two well-built walls, possibly incorporated into the civic architectural scheme.…”

“…449 São Sebastião do Freixo, on the other hand, has produced numerous inscriptions relating to the city of Collippo, as well as a substantial body of Roman artifacts, including sculpture, architecture, ceramics, coins, and building materials. 450 Excavations at São Sebastião do Freixo have revealed the remains of two well-built walls, possibly incorporated into the civic architectural scheme. 451 Very near one of these walls, the excavators uncovered a monumental marble statue of a togate figure, possibly giving indication of the civic nature of the area under excavation.…”

“…450 Excavations at São Sebastião do Freixo have revealed the remains of two well-built walls, possibly incorporated into the civic architectural scheme. 451 Very near one of these walls, the excavators uncovered a monumental marble statue of a togate figure, possibly giving indication of the civic nature of the area under excavation. 452 The statues date to the first century A.D., and are similar in their workmanship and style to others found at Mérida.…”