Labouring with Large Stones: A Study into theInvestment and Impact of Construction Projects on Mycenaean Communities in Late Bronze Age Greece
Labouring with Large Stones: A Study into theInvestment and Impact of Construction Projects on Mycenaean Communities in Late Bronze Age Greece
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This book explores the cost of constructing fortifications in Greece during the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600 - 1050 BCE) by deconstructing the building process and determining the costs for each sub-process. It compares different fortifications, building styles, and structures to put the labor costs into context and shows that communities seem to have been able to cope with the stress it may have put on their economies. However, the study cannot definitively answer the question of whether these construction projects led to the downfall of the Mycenaean communities.
Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2021
Publisher: Sidestone Press
This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of the cost, measured in labor, associated with constructing fortifications during the Late Bronze Age in Greece, spanning from approximately 1600 BCE to 1050 BCE. At its core, this study seeks to answer a fundamental question: Did the exorbitant expenses incurred in constructing large-scale structures, utilizing cumbersome and unwieldy blocks, ultimately strain the economic capabilities of communities, leading to their collapse? To unravel the answers, the book meticulously deconstructs the building process, meticulously analyzing each sub-process to ascertain the associated costs. These costs are derived by considering the quantity of materials required and the efficiency with which tasks related to these processes can be executed. However, a mere numerical representation of labor, such as expressing it in terms of person-hours, fails to capture the full magnitude of the impact these building projects may have had on the communities. Recognizing this limitation, the study employs detailed comparisons to provide a broader perspective. These comparisons encompass a wide range of factors, including different fortifications, architectural styles, and types of structures. It is within these comparisons that the true value of labor cost studies emerges, shedding light on the intricate interplay between building processes, material choices, and the diverse characteristics of a cultural context collectively referred to as the "Mycenaean." While this study alone cannot provide a definitive answer to the question of whether these construction projects contributed to the downfall period of the Mycenaean communities, the findings derived from the labor cost analyses offer valuable insights. It is evident that, despite the awe-inspiring scale and grandeur of the walls, both attributed to their immense size and the utilization of massive stones, the communities managed to navigate the economic challenges posed by these projects. This study, therefore, serves as a valuable contribution to our understanding of building practices, the influence of materials and architectural styles on construction costs, and the rich tapestry of diversity within the broader context of the "Mycenaean."
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789464280104
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