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Trac 2014

Trac 2014

Proceedings of the Twenty Fourth Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference, Reading 2014

by Tom BrindleMartyn Allen Emma Durham and others
Paperback
Publication Date: 30/04/2015

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This volume contains a selection of papers presented at TRAC 2014, as well as some invited contributions. In keeping with the aims of TRAC, several papers make make innovative use of interdisciplinary theory: in humanistic geography, philosophy and archaeology; social psychology; and the cognitive science of religion in the study of Roman monuments, military social history and religion. Other papers share a common theme: the critical interpretation of archaeological evidence. A more careful consideration of non-grave good pottery sherds from graves suggests that these often disregarded items potentially shed light on funerary rites which are usually considered to be invisible; the potential importance of plant remains, particularly of exotic and rare species, in ritual deposits is examined and a new perspective on the negative aspects of Roman conquest of Northern Gaul presented. New approaches towards our understanding of space and landscape in the Roman world comprise an examination of the suburbs of ancient Rome and preliminary results of an ongoing project exploring the relationship between wetland landscapes and domestic settlements, presenting a case study from Spain.
ISBN:
9781785700026
9781785700026
Category:
Classical history / classical civilisation
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
30-04-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxbow Books Limited
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
240x170mm

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