Dan Herbert

@danherb10

Me? Prehistory. Normans. Recently Vikings. New Model Army. Asterix. Old Gods. Arsenal. Corinthian Casuals. University Library Buildings Development Manager. Neurodivergent. Cursed by MECFS. #MDANT

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Dan Herbert@danherb10· 21d

The remains of Basilica of the Forum

A view down what would have been the main hall of the basilica.
Massive Corinthian pillars mark out the aisle of the building. In the background two porticos can be seen.

A view of two of the massive pillars against a baking sky

A close up of the 2 remaining porticos with the bottom section of a pillar in the foreground

Two massive pillars are framed by modern housing

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 21d

Thinking of the Roman Empire at the Foro Colonial de Tarraco.

The ruins of a Roman insular under a baking hot sun. The paving of a Roman road in front

The remains of the Temple of Augustus. 6 pillars surround at courtyard.

Looking back down the Roman road to the insular
The site is surrounded by modern housing

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 21d

Had strong vibes of this I thought

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 21d

Torre d'en Tintorer C12 CE tower built on to the Roman wall with a lovely piece of Roman inscription reused 3/4 of the way up

A large square tower abuts against a high wall made up of very large blocks of stone

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 21d

There's more

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 21d

In addition to standing in a hypocaust @durotrigesdig.bsky.social how about living in a C2nd BCE Roman Wall?

A photo of the windows and veranda of someone's flag built into the first Roman wall of Tarragona

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 21d

Nice to bump into friendly faces in Tarragona @durotrigesdig.bsky.social @theduncanmackay.bsky.social @reblambert.bsky.social

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 22d

Not me. I was always Frank

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 23d

The Hippolytus Sarcophagus. C2nd CE Roman marble sarcophagus detailing the tragic mythological story of Phaedra and Hippolytus.

A view of the highly sculpted sarcophagus.

A frontal view of the artwork. A depictions of Hippolytus, his hunting companions, and his horses as Phaedra's nurse attempts to deliver a love letter.

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 23d

Circo Romano de Tarragona Built at the end of the C1st CE during the reign of Domitian, and was part of a large provincial monumental complex, of which it occupied the lower terrace.

A grand staircase leading from one of the monument entrance to the seating area

A large vaulted space. This corridor stretches from one side of the circus to the other allowing access to the seating areas

A long dark corridor underneath the stand of the monument used by spectators to access the seating areas.

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 23d

19 July 1936, in response to a right-wing coup by general Franco, workers across Spain took up arms & launched one of the most far-reaching social revolutions in history. No Pasarán

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 24d

Day 2 Evening rambles in Tarragona. Met The Family. #NewModelArmy

Monumento als Castellers (Monument to the Castellers)The artwork captures the moment when the castell is being loaded, and the crowning is about to take place. The 4 by 8 castell is crafted to life size and features a total of 222 meticulously detailed figures

The band leader, directing the castle looks on as the tower reaches conclusion

The band leader shouts encouragement to those at the top of the tower

A close up on the face of a supporting member, braced against the weight of colleagues

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 24d

Thinking of the Roman Empire at the Circo romano de Tarraco

An expanse of tiered seating and the embankment of the circus

Dan Herbert@danherb10· 24d

Them "Did you want to see a C2nd CE amphitheatre" Me "Yes, please" Them "...with a C6th CE Visigoth basilica and graveyard" Me "Sure. Why not" Them "...how about a C12th Romanesque church built in top of the C6th CE Visigoth basilica? " Me "Ambassador. With these antiquities you are spoiling us"