The Mausoleum of Theoderic in Ravenna: simulation of the construction process and interpretative models.

This thesis is a contribution to the already extensive database of information on the well-known Mausoleum of Theodoric. The goal was to retrace the history of Theoderic, from his origins to his arrival in Ravenna. The focus then moved on a discussion and analysis of the hypotheses and theories supported by many scholars, regarding the style of the mausoleum and the implementation of the monolith. Then the mausoleum and its history, changes and restorations over the years were described. Subsequently, calculations of the weight of the monolithic dome were made. Finally, the historical site and an assumed site layout were analysed in depth. “Theoderic came to us in a whirlwind of war, he disappeared in a whirlwind of death, he left us this enigma to decipher. Centuries and human carelessness contributed to complicate it more and more.” (Translation from A. Randi)