The paleochristian complex

The building of the early Christian complex, which comprehends the mausoleum and the basilica, started in 2011; for the first time was used a CAD program to design the buildings. The mausoleum has an octagonal shape, the downstairs in the center lead to the crypt (figures 1 and 2).

Figure 1. The crypt during its construction
Figure 1. The crypt during its construction
Figure 2. The entrance of the crypt
Figure 2. The entrance of the crypt

In figures 3 and 4 two images of the mausoleum during its construction.

Figure 3. The mausoleum during its construction
Figure 3. The mausoleum during its construction
Figure 4. The mausoleum during the construction of the roof
Figure 4. The mausoleum during the construction of the roof

The basilica is composed by three naves, divided by two rows of Doric columns; at the entrance is build a narthex, a typical element of the early Christian architecture (figure 5).

Figure 5. The facade of the basilica
Figure 5. The facade of the basilica

The floor, realized with bichrome tiles, was destroyed the first time due to leveling errors (figures 6 and 7) and then rebuild; this experience was useful to refine the flooring technique.

Figure 6. The floor of the basilica before and after the destruction
Figure 6. The floor of the basilica before and after the destruction
Figure 7. The floor of the basilica before and after the destruction
Figure 7. The floor of the basilica before and after the destruction

As the mausoleum, even in the basilica there is a crypt, in figure 8 a view of the interior of the basilica.

Figure 8. The interior of the basilica
Figure 8. The interior of the basilica

For the realization of the apse were built for the first time curved panels (figure 9).

Figure 9. The apse of the basilica
Figure 9. The apse of the basilica

The early Christian areal was completed with the realization of a tower, in figure 10 a complete view of the area.

Figure 10. A view of the whole early Christian area
Figure 10. A view of the whole early Christian area