Hyginus Gromaticus, surveyor
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23755697 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jean‐yves Guillaumin (Université de franche-comté, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Publication date | 2018-06-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah30511 |
| OpenAlex | W4236597992 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
Hyginus Gromaticus wrote one of the most important Latin treatises about the theory and practices of Roman centuriation. Using many contemporary examples from Roman colonies, he explains how to establish a system of limites , gives the meaning of the abbreviations carved on the stones, with a great deal of didactic illustrations.
Art · Cartography · Epistemology · Geography · Meaning (existential) · Surveyor · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Historical and Architectural Studies · Philosophy
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |