Archeology of the eastern Mediterranean

The study of ancient Mediterranean societies aims at developing a better knowledge of how to interpret ancient material culture for the students interested in following an academic path in the field of archaeology. Moreover, the subjects investigated during the course will be useful for a collaborating with national and international companies devoted to excavate, manage, and promote the cultural heritage in Middle Eastern countries (e.g., UNESCO; World Bank, European Community, ICCROM, ICOM, Getty Foundation, World Monument Fund, etc.)

1) Knowledge and understanding of the ancient world of the Eastern Mediterranean

2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the regions overlooking the eastern side of the Mediterranean basin

3) Autonomy of judgment in understanding the ancient societies of the Near East

4) Communication skills in the presentation of group research

5) Learning ability during lectures

Archeology of the eastern Mediterranean will be dedicated to the study of the material culture of the ancient societies that have inhabited a large geographical area limited by the Mediterranean basin, to the west, and by the Euphrates and Tigris, to the east, dating from prehistoric periods until the arrival of Alexander the Great in the region (330 BC). The course will analyse the major archaeological discoveries in the area as well as will tackle topics related to the archaeology of death. 

A      Archaeological discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean (3 CFU).

- Matthiae P. (2018) Dalla terra alla storia. Scoperte leggendarie di archeologia orientale. Einaudi.

B      Archaeology of death (3 CFU).

- Laneri N. (2011). Archeologia della morte. Roma, Carocci.

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