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The lapidarium section in the Aquincum Museum, Budapest, Hungary
Lapidarium with epitaphs in the Schottenstift (Scottish Abbey), Vienna

A lapidarium is a place where stone (Latin: lapis) monuments and fragments of archaeological interest are exhibited.[1]

They can include stone epigraphs; statues; architectural elements such as columns, cornices, and acroterions; bas reliefs, tombstones; and sarcophagi.

Such collections are often displayed in the outdoor courtyards of archaeology museums and history museums.

A lapidary museum could either be a lapidarium or – less often – a gem museum (e.g. the Mineral and Lapidary Museum, North Carolina).

Examples

See also

References

  1. ^ Desk, Web (2022-10-02). "Lapidariums: The Rich Tapestry of Historical Artifacts and Culture". Azadi Times. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  2. ^ "Samharam Archaeological Park". Madain Project. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Open Air Museum and Lapidarium of Memphis". Madain Project. Archived from the original on 20 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.

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