Langbeschreibung
This book will deal with popular spots for archaeology in Italy-in terms of both fieldwork and tourism-and will focus on what has been found, who found it and their stories, the controversies and scandals, ongoing projects, and what it all means. The contents will illuminate the history, culture, national heritage, and current events.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Chronology of Ancient ItalyPreface1. Introducing Ancient Italy2. Italy from Prehistory to Greek Colonization3. From the Foundation of Rome to the Fall of the Roman Empire4. The Most Important Archaeological Sites from the North to the South of Italy5. Digging up the Past Today: New Discoveries and New Challenges6. Famous Figures in Past and Present Italian Archaeology7. Controversies in Italian ArchaeologyEpilogue: Learning More About Italian ArchaeologyNotesBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors