Abstract
The papper on the cultural and historical consideration of the sepulchral monuments from the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Roman time tries to offer, in a brief survey, a larger discussion on the issues which impose themselves in the examination of these monuments in the chronological series from lst to 4th century A. D. The author refers to their typology (ABCDEFGHl, origin (from Asia Minor, Italy, Pannonia etc) and their diffusion in the parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the same time the paper discusses their visual art and decorative contents, notably portraits on the monuments (stelae, cippi, urns and sarcophagi). It refers particularly to the study of cult symbols which reveal the religious affiliation of the deceased. It also refers to other issues which are also relevant for the examination of these parts in the Roman time. They are the course of romanization (lulli, Claudii, Flavii etc.), the influence of Orient and its art in the period of Domination (4th century), the emergence of sarcophagi, and, related to it, the appearance of inhumation etc. Some other issues related to the cultural history of Bosnia and Herzegovina were also raised, but not mentioned here. The consideration is particularly important and significant. In the text see the footnote No.1