The Archaeology of Roman Macedonia: Urban and Rural Environments

Macedonia is a region of interest to students of history and archaeology of Roman period Greece due to its position on the fringe of the classical Greek world and its early incorporation in the Roman state. This book examines old and new archaeological evidence to present a concise overview of the archaeology of the area and develop a better perception of the region in terms of archaeology of the built environment, architecture and architectural influences, urbanization and use of land and resources from the 2nd century BC to the early 4th century AD. It explores key issues in understanding the archaeology of the area, such as the role of architectural tradition and innovation, the interdependency between practical bases of architecture and socio cultural aspects, the exploitation of local resources, and the role of external influences. Special importance is given to the interaction of Greek, Roman and local cultures and the ways that the formation of the built environment eventually led to the assimilation of ideas from East and West in terms of workmanship, use of materials, design and function.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Oxbow Books

Macedonia, a region on the periphery of classical Greek civilization, holds numerous intriguing questions due to its historical significance. It was the first region to be incorporated into the Roman state during the Roman period, sharing a similar path of development with Achaea. Despite their proximity to the Balkans and early contact with Rome, Macedonia and Achaea played a minor role in the imperial administrative structure. However, they differed in several key aspects, including their proximity to the Balkans, early contact with Rome, relatively low level of urbanization, multicultural context, and sizeable economy. This book examines old and new archaeological evidence to present a concise overview of the archaeology of the area and develop a better perception of the region in terms of archaeology of the built environment, architecture and architectural influences, urbanization, and use of land and resources from the 2nd century BC to the early 4th century AD. It focuses on key questions such as the role of architectural tradition and innovation, the interdependency between practical bases of architecture and socio-cultural aspects, the exploitation of local resources, and the role of external influences. Special importance is given to the interaction of Greek, Roman, and local cultures and the ways in which the formation of the built environment eventually led to the assimilation of ideas from the East.

Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789258011