Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs is a Roman cemetery and archeological site in Pécs, Hungary. Dating from the 4th century AD, the necropolis contains many decorated tombs, mausoleums, and burial chapels from the Early Christian period. It is one of the most significant Roman cemeteries outside of Italy. Because of its size, unique architecture, artistry, and testimony to the spread of Christianity in the Late Roman Empire, the necropolis was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Remnants of an Early Christian Church, 4th century AD | |
| Criteria | Cultural: iii, iv |
| Reference | 853 |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
| Area | 3.76 ha |
| Buffer zone | 4.87 ha |
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