Reclaiming the Past: Argos and Its Archaeological Heritage in the Modern Era
Reclaiming the Past: Argos and Its Archaeological Heritage in the Modern Era
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Reclaiming the Past explores how Argos' post-antique history has been perceived and experienced by local residents and foreign visitors since the late eighteenth century, challenging traditional views of the city's archaeological remains. It examines the tensions between conserving the heritage and promoting urban development, addressing questions about who owns the past.
Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Reclaiming the Past delves into the historical aftermath of Argos, exploring how the city's archaeological remnants have been perceived and encountered by both local inhabitants and international travelers to the Greek Peloponnese since the late 18th century. The initial Western explorers who ventured to Argos, a city with a continuous habitation span of six millennia, invariably anticipated encountering landscapes reminiscent of classical literary accounts. However, what they discovered fell far short of these expectations. Simultaneously, the local interpretations assigned to ancient sites conveyed a perception of the past that contradicted the purported expertise of classically educated outsiders.
In his comprehensive account, Jonathan M. Hall intricately details the emergence of fresh perspectives on Argos following the Greek War of Independence (1821-1830). This pivotal period witnessed the adoption of national narratives that established a profound connection between the newly established kingdom and its ancient Hellenic heritage. As the 19th century progressed, a surge in local antiquarianism emerged, leading to heightened tensions between the preservation of Argos's archaeological legacy and the promotion of urban development. By meticulously examining the competing knowledge claims between insiders and outsiders regarding the city's rich historical tapestry, Reclaiming the Past addresses crucial inquiries about the ownership of the past.
Weight: 28g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501760532
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