The episcopal complex in Canosa di Puglia, a historical archaeological site, dates back to the 4th century. The Church of Santa Maria, which hosted the episcopal function, is the largest structure within the compound. It appears that residential and funeral structures came before it, with Erode Atticus contributing an aqueduct elsewhere on the site. The enigmatic bishop Sabino built the complex and, in another part of the complex, constructed a grand church with three navies at San Pietro, which seemed to function as a connecting space. The complex also boasts a unique courtyard flanked by porticoes, a feature that's yet to make an appearance in the historical records of Puglia.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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