HERITAGE RECORD · 853

Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)

佩奇的早期基督教陵墓

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

In the 4th century, a remarkable series of decorated tombs were constructed in the cemetery of the Roman provincial town of Sopianae (modern Pécs). 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.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ927535 ↗

Area3.76 ha

Administrative areaQ45779

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iii)A unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or civilisation.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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