Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Oikoi building at Labraunda, with its two rooms and tetrastyle in antis porch, represents a unique architectural and cultural monument in the sanctuary of Zeus Labraundos in ancient Karia. Built during the Hecatomnid dynasty, it reflects both the religious and political ideals of the dynasty, blending Karian, Greek and Persian traditions. Over the centuries, the building has undergone various transformations, adapting to different functions. Using epigraphic, architectural and historical analysis, this study examines the changing function, construction techniques and stylistic characteristics of the building, as well as comparative analyses of similar structures. The findings highlight the building's role as a multifunctional space, potentially serving as an unusual prytaneion, religious space, and storage facility, while later modifications align it with Late Antique centralizing movements seen in church architecture. The research underscores the enduring significance of the building as a testament to its Hecatomnid heritage and the dynamic interplay between form, function and cultural identity.
Source: DergiPark (Istanbul University)
Authors: Durak, Çağla, Ardıl, Cem
Institution: Dokuz Eylül University
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Bilkent Üniversitesi
OpenAlex ID: W7057742819
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