Roman roof tile, Tegula
Country
Syria
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Object detail
Description
Partial ceramic roof tile, called tegula. Tegula are square to rectangular shaped flat tiles with a ridge on the end. Square in shape, one side with a higher curved feature, remaining sides with irregular edges.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Roman
Measurements
L235mm x W190mm x D44mm
Media/Materials description
Ceramic
Signature/Marks
J.85
History and use
Roman buildings were protected with tiles comprised of two different pieces. The flat tiles, tegula, had flat ridges on both ends and were laid next to each other on wooden roof battens. The curved tile, imbrex, overlapped the edges of the tegula - bridging the gap and making the roof waterproof. The open end of the imbrex was often terminated with a decorative tile.
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Registration number
E40082.3
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