GREECE & THE HELLENISTIC WORLD

Studies in honor of Elizabeth D. Carney Edited by Monica D'Agostini, Edward M. Anson and Frances Pownall

Discusses the intra- and extra-familial network ruling the Mediterranean world at the time of Philip and Alexander.

Building on the methodological approach and theoretical framework engendered by Elizabeth Carney’s research, this book explores the complex web of personal relations governing Alexander the Great’s world. Inspired by Carney’s seminal work on Ancient Macedonia, the volume moves beyond the traditionally rationalist and positivist approaches towards Hellenistic antiquity, into a new area of humanistic scholarship, by considering the dynastic bloodlines as well as the affective relations.

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Cultural Interrelations in the Southeast Aegean: I Late Classical to Early Hellenistic

Edited by Birte Poulsen, Poul Pedersen and John Lund Regional and interregional relations in western Asia Minor.

These papers focus on regional developments and interregional relations in western Asia Minor and the Dodekanese during the Late Classical and Early Hellenistic period. They explore the area which, throughout antiquity, was a dynamic meeting place for eastern and western civilisations where cultural achievements of exceptional and everlasting importance, including significant creations of ancient Greek literature, philosophy, art and architecture, originated.

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Cultural Interrelations in the Southeast Aegean: II Early Hellenistic to Early Byzantine Edited by Birte Poulsen, Poul Pedersen and John Lund

Highlights cultural interrelations and connectivity in the Southeast Aegean and western Asia Minor.

It is clear that close relations existed between the Dodekanese and western Asia Minor during the Classical period but this volume explores their development under the shifting political influences of Hellenistic kings, the Roman Empire and the cosmopolitan late antique period. It examines urbanism, architectural form and embellishment, sculpture, pottery and epigraphy.

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Susan W. Katzev trained as a sculptor. She worked as an artist on Roman and Early Byzantine shipwrecks at Yassi Ada, Turkey and then served as draughtsperson photographer, and director and writer for a film documenting the Kyrenia Ship excavations of Michael L. Katzev. Since Michael’s death in 2001 she has been working to complete the series of publications on the Kyrenia Ship.

History of the Excavation, Amphoras, Pottery and Coins as Evidence for Dating Edited by Susan W. Katsev and Laina W. Swiney Series: The Kyrenia Ship Final Excavation Report Examines the best preserved and dated example of a Greek merchantman.

The Kyrenia ship, a Greek merchantman built around 315 BC and sunk off the north coast of Cyprus 294–291 BC, was excavated between 1967 and 1972 under the direction of Michael Katzev. The importance of this ship lies in the extraordinary state of preservation of the hull, allowing great insights into ancient shipbuilding, and into the cargo it was carrying. Its hold was full of Rhodian transport amphoras and its cabin pottery was also mostly made on Rhodes, which was probably its home port. Its trade route ran between Rhodes, Cyprus, the Levant, and possibly Egypt.

This first of a planned multi-volume publication includes a detailed history of the excavation of the ship, as well as the most important objects for determining the date of its sinking. These include the primary cargo, transport amphorae, with four different types from Rhodes; fewer examples from Samos and the Cyclades (Paros), and possibly northern Greece, Cyprus and the Levant. The Rhodian amphora stamps date the shipwreck to between 294 and 291 BC. The second most helpful dating material comprises vessels and utensils (cups and saucers, cooking pots and grills, serving bowls and spoons, water jars and pitchers) used by the crew. For most categories, four examples were found, suggesting a crew of four. Scientific analyses show that the majority were again made in Rhodes. Seven bronze coins were recovered, five of which were minted in the name of Alexander the Great and one in the name of Ptolemy I in Cyprus. Together, these objects document not only the date of the sinking but also give evidence of the probable Rhodian home port and trade route of the Kyrenia ship’s final voyage.

Archaeology, Topography, History Edited by Maria Georgopoulou and Konstantinos Thanasakis The first volume to focus on the Ottoman presence in Athens.

This collection of 12 essays explores the architecture, antiquities, cartography and documentary sources from Greece’s most famous city during Ottoman rule. Topics include the Parthenon mosque; the neighborhood of Karykes and the fountain of the Exechoron; the restoration of the Benizelos Mansion; Ottomanperiod baths in Athens; topographic maps of Athens during the Ottoman period; the Vienna Anonymous and the Bassano drawing; Ottoman-period pottery found in the Athenian Agora; and travellers' accounts of the hammams of Athens.

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Excavations at Koutsongila, Kenchreai, 2007–2014 Edited by Elena Korka and Joseph L. Rife Series: Hesperia Supplement

Finds from Early Roman to Early Byzantine buildings and burials at Kenchreai.

Between 2007 and 2014, a Greek-American team investigated an impressive array of Early Roman to Early Byzantine buildings and burials on the Koutsongila Ridge at Kenchreai. This volume presents the project’s final results, revealing abundant evidence not only for the history of activity in a transitional urban/suburban landscape, but also for the society, economy and religion of local residents.

A Case of Reciprocal Influence Edited by Annette Haug and Asja Müller Series: Scales of Transformation

Examines the mutual influence of architecture and human action during the Hellenistic age.

This volume assembles contributions focusing on Hellenistic architecture as an action context, perceived in movement through built space. Sanctuaries, as a particularly coherent kind of built space featuring well-defined sets of architecture combined with ritual action, were chosen as the general frame for the analyses. The reciprocity between this sacred architecture and (religious) human action is traced through several layers starting from three specific case studies.