Greek Colonies and Networks in the Iron Age: Interview with Dr. Lieve Donnellan
Apr 20, 2023
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Ancient Mediterranean evolved into a vital center due to diverse movements of people.
New archaeological research challenges traditional narratives about Greek colonization and migration.
Archaeological survey work in Calabria aims to reveal settlement patterns and socio-cultural transformations.
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The Mediterranean's Dynamic Movement of People
The Iron Age Mediterranean featured diverse movements of people, including traders and migrants, shaping a dynamic and interconnected region. This spectrum of movement, from short-term trips to permanent migration, highlighted the region's evolution into a vital center of the classical world.
Evolution of Understanding on Greeks and the Mediterranean
New archaeological research and tools have transformed our understanding of the ancient Greeks and their interactions. Dr. Leiva Donilon's work sheds light on colonization, migration, and networks in the Mediterranean, challenging traditional narratives and exploring complex historical dynamics.
Childhood Fascination with History Leading to Archaeology
Dr. Donilon's childhood intrigue with historical monuments and stories inspired her path towards archaeology. Studying Greek and Latin in school ignited her passion for the ancient world, ultimately shaping her academic journey to delve into Greek archaeology and migration.
Reevaluating Colonization Narratives
Challenges to traditional terms like 'colonization' prompt a critical reevaluation of ancient interactions. The discussion delves into the implications of historical terminologies, impact on indigenous populations, and complex socio-cultural exchanges between different ancient societies.
Research Approach in Archaeology and Survey Methodologies
Dr. Donilon's archaeological survey work in Calabria involves systematic collection of pottery shards and architectural data. Through geographic information systems analysis, the survey aims to reveal settlement patterns, demographic shifts, and socio-cultural transformations, challenging and reshaping existing archaeological frameworks.
One of the best ways to understand how the ancient world functioned is to think in terms of networks and interactions between people and places. Dr. Lieve Donnellan of the University of Melbourne is an archaeologist who specializes in applying network theory to southern Italy and the Greek world in the Iron Age, and she's come up with some fascinating and innovative ways of understanding the ancient Mediterranean.
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