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Narona was a Roman city in the Neretva valley of southern Croatia, centered on the modern village of Vid near Metković. Archaeological excavations uncovered an Augusteum, a temple dedicated to the imperial cult and built around 10 BCE, together with 17 marble statues of members of the imperial family. The remains are preserved in the Narona Archaeological Museum, built around the excavated site.
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Where was the Roman city of Narona located?
Narona was in the Neretva valley of southern Croatia, centered on the modern village of Vid near Metković. The archaeological site connects the modern settlement with a major Roman urban center.
What is the Augusteum at Narona?
The Augusteum was a temple dedicated to the Roman imperial cult. Archaeologists date its construction to around 10 BCE.
How many marble statues were found at Narona?
Excavations uncovered 17 marble statues in the Augusteum. They represented members of the Roman imperial family and are central to the site's importance.
Why is Narona significant for Roman archaeology?
Narona preserves an Augusteum with a substantial group of imperial statues. The discovery of 17 marble figures provides unusually direct evidence of imperial cult practices in the Neretva valley.
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