AN5112
The Archaeology of the City of Rome
2016-2017
30
15
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2016-2017
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module will provide an introduction to the history and archaeology of the city of Rome from her earliest foundation until the Early Mediaeval period. A wide variety of forms of evidence will be examined, including literary, epigraphic and iconographic sources, alongside the results of centuries of antiquarian studies and archaeological excavation. Among the themes pursued will be Italian urbanisation, Rome as Consumer City, Rome as centre of power, and Rome as patroness of architectural and artistic culture. Individual regions of the city will be examined in detailed topographical studies, and specific buildings will be analysed in respect of their economic functions and construction.