The course deals with the main research themes of archeology of the late antiquity and early medieval city in Italy and in the Mediterranean area. The presentation of the archaeological data is accompanied by a discussion on the contribution of other sources (documentary, epigraphic, etc.) in a global reconstructive framework which has as its objective the knowledge of the history of the post-classical city.
The teaching aims to provide investigation tools and methods of archaeological research in the field of Mediterranean archeology, with particular reference to Western settlements, those of the Black Sea and the overseas, from the Byzantine age to the beginning of the sixteenth century , and to develop the ability to correlate activity on the territory with historical interpretation.
The course deals with the main research themes of the archeology of the late antique and early medieval city. The presentation of the archaeological data is accompanied by a discussion on the contribution of other sources (documentary, epigraphic, etc.) in a global reconstructive framework that has as its objective the knowledge of the history of the post-classical city. Specific insights will be dedicated to the following topics: the crisis of the cities of ancient foundation; the urban transformations between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages; fortification and defense; living in the city: building techniques; the Christianization of urban space: archeology of churches and funerary areas; cities, ports, businesses; history of material culture and knowledge of the main archaeological "indicators" for the analysis and dating of late ancient and medieval urban contexts.
At the end of the course, the student must:
The teaching activity includes: lectures and multimedia presentations; case study analysis; visits to archaeological sites and museums; seminars and laboratory activities.
If it is not possible to carry out frontal didactic activities, the "online" teaching methods will be adopted. Please refer to the Aul@web page of the Teaching for any further updates that may be necessary during the academic year.
Program for students who use teaching for 6 credits
Topics addressed: Archeology of late ancient and early medieval cities: theoretical and practical aspects; the crisis of the cities of ancient foundation; the urban transformations between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages; fortification and defense; living in the city: building techniques; the Christianization of urban space: archeology of churches and funerary areas; cities, ports and trade; Archeology of production and history of material culture: the main archaeological "indicators" for the analysis and dating of late ancient and medieval urban contexts.
Program for students who use teaching for 9 credits
Topics addressed: Archeology of late ancient and early medieval cities: theoretical and practical aspects; the crisis of the cities of ancient foundation; the urban transformations between late antiquity and the early Middle Ages; fortification and defense; living in the city: building techniques; the Christianization of urban space: archeology of churches and funerary areas; cities, ports and trade; Archeology of production and history of material culture: the main archaeological "indicators" for the analysis and dating of late ancient and medieval urban contexts. In-depth study (3 credits): Early medieval and medieval (VIII-XII century) transport containers in the Mediterranean. Producer centers, contents, exchange networks; Material culture and circulation of techniques and artefacts in the medieval Mediterranean (X-XIII century).
Bibliography for students who use teaching for 6 credits A. AUGENTI, Archeologia dell'Italia medievale, Laterza, 2016. A. AUGENTI, Città e porti dall'antichità al Medioevo, Carocci, 2010. A. CHAVARRIA ARNAU, Archeologia delle chiese. Dalle origini all'anno Mille, Carocci 2009. S. GELICHI (a cura di), Quarant'anni di Archeologia Medievale in Italia, Archeologia Medievale, numero speciale, 2014.
Detailed bibliography will be provided at the end of each lesson and will be made available through the Aul@web service. Non-attending students can agree on an educational program with the teacher. Bibliography for students who use teaching for 9 credits
A. AUGENTI, Archeologia dell'Italia medievale, Laterza, 2016. A. AUGENTI, Città e porti dall'antichità al Medioevo, Carocci, 2010. G. BROGIOLO, A. CHAVARRIA ARNAU, Archeologia postlassica,Temi, strumenti, prospettive, Carocci 2020 A. CHAVARRIA ARNAU, Archeologia delle chiese. Dalle origini all'anno Mille, Carocci 2018 I. BARBIERA, Tombe e identità nell'alto medioevo (secoli V-VIII), Carocci 2012. S. GELICHI (a cura di), Quarant'anni di Archeologia Medievale in Italia, Archeologia Medievale, numero speciale, 2014 Detailed bibliography will be provided at the end of each lesson and will be made available through the Aul@web service. Non-attending students can agree on an educational program with the teacher.
Ricevimento: The teacher can be contacted by email: fabrizio.benente@unige.it
FABRIZIO BENENTE (President)
FABIO NEGRINO
ANTONINO FACELLA (Substitute)
6 October 2021
ARCHEOLOGY OF THE LATE ANTIQUE AND EARLY MEDIEVAL CITY
The exam includes an oral test in the form of an interview. The student must demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the topics covered in the course (if attending) or knowledge and understanding of the texts listed in the Bibliography (if not attending).
Non-attending students and Erasmus students can also agree on an individual and differentiated program with the teacher.
The method of assessing the degree of learning achieved takes into account the following scale of values:
1. if the student demonstrates that he has understood the proposed texts, the periodizations addressed and the topics presented in class, the exam will be evaluated with marks between excellent and excellent (from 28 to 30 with honors); 2. an exclusively mnemonic knowledge (therefore lacking in deep understanding), superficial analysis and correct but not always appropriate language will lead to an evaluation between good (25-27) and fair (23-24); 3. an approximate knowledge, a superficial understanding and inappropriate expressive modalities can be considered sufficient (18-22); 4. training gaps, inappropriate language, lack of orientation within the bibliographic materials and the topics presented in class will be evaluated negatively.
For any further questions on the course program and exam methods, the teacher is available during office hours and can be contacted by email: fabrizio.benente@unige.it
