ARKEO 4353

Corinth, An Ancient Metropolis

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2017-2018 Catalog.

This traveling seminar explores the history and archaeology of one of the largest metropoleis of the ancient world. Straddling the Peloponnese and mainland Greece, Corinth was part of several empires. A major harbor city, it attracted immigrants from all over the Mediterranean. An urban center from  prehistory through the middle ages, it housed major pagan, Christian and Muslim sanctuaries and religious venues. The excavations offer unique insight into an ancient city's urbanism, infrastructure, civic, religious and private life in the longue durée; and into the inner workings of empires.

Distribution Category (CA-AS)

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)

Comments Students enrolled for full credit will make a subsidized excursion to Corinth during Spring Break. Students wishing to participate should contact Prof. Anderson (bwa32) or Prof. Alexandridis (aa376).

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