Early Christian Necropolis of Pรฉcs (Sopianae)
In the 4th century, a remarkable series of
decorated tombs were constructed in the cemetery of the Roman provincial
town of Sopianae (modern Pรฉcs). These are important both structurally
and architecturally, since they were built as underground burial
chambers with memorial chapels above the ground. The tombs are important
also in artistic terms, since they are richly decorated with murals of
outstanding quality depicting Christian themes.