This course offers an in-depth examination of Pompeii, a Roman city preserved by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Students will analyze archaeological data, including material culture, art, architecture, and urban planning, to explore Pompeii’s social, political, and economic structures. The course also covers neighboring sites like Herculaneum and Stabiae, using them to contextualize broader Roman urbanism and society.
Engaging with primary sources such as artifacts, inscriptions, and frescoes, students will reconstruct aspects of daily life and governance. The course also examines the rediscovery of Pompeii in the 18th century and its influence on the development of modern archaeology. By the end, students will gain a deeper understanding of Roman urbanism, social structures, and how catastrophes preserve historical memory.
Engaging with primary sources such as artifacts, inscriptions, and frescoes, students will reconstruct aspects of daily life and governance. The course also examines the rediscovery of Pompeii in the 18th century and its influence on the development of modern archaeology. By the end, students will gain a deeper understanding of Roman urbanism, social structures, and how catastrophes preserve historical memory.
- Instructor of record: Asil Yaman
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Meeting Dates and Times: M & W 1:10-2:30PM