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090027 VO The Archaeology of Troy and the Troad (2025S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 9 - Altertumswissenschaften
MIXED
We 05.03. 18:00-19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG

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Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    This course will be fully hybrid on Zoom.

    • Wednesday 19.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 26.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 02.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 09.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 30.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 07.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 14.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 21.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 28.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 04.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 11.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 18.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG
    • Wednesday 25.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Seminarraum d. Inst. f. Klassische Archäologie Franz-Klein-Gasse 1.OG

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    This course will explore one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world – Troy. We will learn about the difficult discovery of the site, and its long and sometimes controversial history of excavation right up until the present day and the most recent research. We will survey the current state of archaeological knowledge, including the different periods of occupation from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman Imperial period, with a particular focus on the Late Bronze, Early Iron Age, and Geometric periods – the periods in which the mythical Trojan War is said to have taken place, and in which the epic of the Iliad was composed. We will also consider the archaeological evidence for real wars at Troy, and reflect on the relationship between myth and archaeology. Finally, we shall situated the site of Troy within its regional context of the Troad, considering the local environment, nearby sites, and the wider archaeological landscape.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    Take-home test, including a task on artefacts, one related to the interpretation of maps and plans, and one related to the history of scholarship. The use of Artificial Intelligence is permitted in the research for these tasks, but not for their writing.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Achievement of 50% of marks in the written exam.

    Examination topics

    - History of exploration of the site of Troy
    - Archaeological levels and finds from Troy
    - Interpretation of the site in relation to the Trojan War
    - The archaeology of the Troad

    Reading list

    General bibliography:
    Mac Sweeney, N. 2018. Troy: Myth, City, Icon. London.
    Rose, C.B. 2014. The Archaeology of Greek and Roman Troy. Cambridge.
    Specific reading will be assigned for each individual lecture.

    Association in the course directory

    Anrechenbar: im Fachbereich Griechische Archäologie:
    im BA: M2, M13;
    im MA: PM1, PM3, PM4, PM5;

    Last modified: We 29.01.2025 14:06