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Römische Mitteilungen 117, 221-246Mahler, K. - U., 2011http://www.dainst.org/en/publication/römische-mitteilungen-117-2011 ?ft=allAbstract : Within the context of extensive building activities in the Severan age in Lepcis Magna numerous older buildings of the city have been restored as well. Using the example of the southern Tholos of the Macellum it is examined if these restorations show a reference to older urban traditions. It can be shown, that the architectural decoration corresponds to Severan design. The readable characteristics refer to local workshops though. In this connection it can be assumed that the older heart-shaped columns have been inherited by the involved artisans due to technical reasons and it should be less valued as a concrete reference to local traditions initiated by the constructors.