The Reverse Side of the Detail: Stone Sculpture of the Theodorites in the 15th Century
Journal: Stratum plus Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology
Year: 2024

As the most important compositional and decorative elements of a building, stone architectural details could also have structural significance or represent spolia adapted for new needs. As a result, their upper, lower, lateral, and back surfaces are often no less informative than the frontal surfaces, adorned with exquisite carvings or dedication texts. In this regard, the architectural decoration of the monumental buildings of Mangup, Funa, and Kalamita, the three key settlements of the so-call