Roman Archaeology

Harvard FAS

This course provides a broad overview of the Roman world through the physical traces of its past—its sites, architecture, art, and objects—from Rome's foundation in the Iron Age (8th c. BCE) to the age of Constantine (4th c. CE). It offers knowledge about core categories of archaeological artifacts and remains within their physical setting and within the context of Roman history, culture, and society. Topics addressed will include the development of Roman cities, rural landscapes,…