AH 115 - The Archaeology of Athens

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Eastern Connecticut State University

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This course comprises a chronological survey of the physical remains of the ancient city of Athens and the Attic peninsula from the Prehistoric age through the Late Roman period (30,000 B.C.- 6th century A.D.).Recent systematic excavations within the modern city have revealed a substantial amount of new information about ancient Athens, particularly during the Roman period.Students study the growing archaeological record including the results of recent excavations to gain an understanding of the ancient city through material finds.One class on location is scheduled at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.On campus, students study the Metropolitan Museum of Art Cast Collection with particular emphasis on important examples from Athens and Attica during the Greek Archaic and Classical periods, and from the Roman period.Three credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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