Archaic and Classical Harbours of the Greek World

The Aegean and Eastern Ionian contexts

By (author) Chiara Maria Mauro

Book cover: Archaic and Classical Harbours of the Greek World

Extent: 128 pages

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing

Subjects: Classical Studies

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(February 2019)

ISBN: 9781789691283

8.07 x 11.42 inches

Price: $48.00

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A study of the archaeology and history of ancient harbours, with particular focus on the Greek world during the Archaic and Classical eras. It questions what locations were the most propitious for the installation of harbours; what kinds of harbour-works were built and for what purpose; and what harbour forms were documented.


‘Archaic and Classical Harbours of the Greek World’ explores the archaeology and history of ancient harbours and focuses on the Greek world during the Archaic and Classical eras. Its objective is to establish a consensus on three fundamental questions: What locations were the most propitious for the installation of harbours? What kinds of harbour-works were built and for what purpose? What harbour forms were documented? These subjects have been addressed by evaluating multiple forms of evidence (archaeological, geographical, nautical, textual, iconographic and geological) in the context of the Aegean and Eastern Ionian maritime settings.

  • By (author) Chiara Maria Mauro