The article provides an overall critique about the fibulae of Byzantine culture and provenance found in Sardinia. The current evidence includes 25 specimens of fibulae, found in 14 identifiable locations, while 3 finds are of unknown origin. The most attested fibulae are the disc-shaped ones, while there are fewer specimens with an arc and zoomorphic shape. Each type has individual specificities. The archaeological contextualization, where possi¬ble, leads to the identification of a majority presence of fibulas in female tombs, even if similar artifacts could also be the prerogative of the male dress. Their characteristics make them valuable artifacts and convincing evi¬dence of the presence of high-ranking characters, using fibulae as a potential social value display.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Archaeology of Europe, The Mediterranean and The Levant, Medieval Age Archeology |
| Journal Section | Research Articles |
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| Publication Date | April 15, 2025 |
| Submission Date | October 21, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | December 21, 2024 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 1 |