Bronze from Osuna or Lex Coloniae Genitivae
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Bronze from Osuna or Lex Coloniae Genitivae
" Bronze from Osuna or " Lex Coloniae Genitivae Juliae sive Ursonensis" (1st c. AD). SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: SPAIN. Osuna."
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Andalusia Andalusian Andalusians Bronze Osuna Sevilla Sive Spaniard Spaniards Europeans
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This bronze artifact, known as "Bronze from Osuna" or "Lex Coloniae Genitivae Juliae sive Ursonensis," is a significant relic from the ancient Roman province of Hispania Baetica in Andalusia, Spain. Discovered in Osuna, a city in Sevilla, this 1st century AD piece is currently housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid. The bronze object is intricately decorated with an inscription that reads "Lex Coloniae Genitivae Juliae sive Ursonensis," which translates to "The Law of the Colonia Julia of Osuna." This inscription suggests that the bronze was likely used as a votive offering or a symbol of Roman law and authority in the colonia, or Roman settlement, of Osuna. The coloniae were established throughout the Roman Empire to promote Romanization and spread Latin culture. The Genitivae were a specific type of colonia, likely made up of free Roman citizens. The presence of this bronze artifact in Osuna attests to the Roman influence in the region during the 1st century AD. The intricate design of the bronze, featuring intertwined vines and leaves, is characteristic of the artistic style of the Roman period in Spain. The piece showcases the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Spaniards and their interactions with the Roman Empire. This bronze artifact is a testament to the complex history of Spain and its Roman past. It serves as a reminder of the enduring influence of Roman culture on the Iberian Peninsula and the interconnectedness of the ancient world.
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