Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome: an introduction

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course introduces the archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome. We will explore how archaeologists have uncovered and reconstructed sites including palaces, temples and peoples' homes. We will also take a look at some of the fascinating objects and artworks from these ancient civilisations.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

• Have a basic overview of the chronology of the ancient world.• Understand and describe key features and characteristics of a wide range of ancient sites, buildings and artefacts covered in the course.• Be aware of some of the ways archaeologists have studied ancient Greece and Rome, both in the past and today, and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.

No. You may want to bring writing material to take notes.

Illustrated lectures, group discussions, questions, reading. Additional museum visits and reading outside the class will enhance the experience, but are entirely optional.

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Subjects

  • Archaeology

Course programme

The course will explore a range of sites and buildings, covering different time periods and areas of the ancient world. The four sessions will focus on:
• Bronze Age Greece: Minoan and Mycenaean Palaces.
• Greek temples and sanctuaries: the Acropolis of Athens and the sanctuary of Olympia, home of the ancient Olympic Games.
• Daily life: how do archaeologists uncover the day-to-day lives of ordinary people? Evidence considered will include Greek homes, Pompeii, and Hadrian's Wall.
• The city of Rome: exploring the monuments and art of Imperial Rome.
We will discuss the archaeology of the sites, and the kinds of objects and artworks discovered there.

Additional information


Another Classical history or civilisation class.

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Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome: an introduction

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