On the Edge of a Roman Port - Excavations at Koutsongila, Kenchreai, 2007-2014 (Paperback)

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, the eastern port of ancient Corinth. 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. Important structural and mortuary discoveries abound, including a district of lavish houses with exquisite mosaic pavement and an Early Christian Octagon. The large artefactual assemblage encompasses a variety of objects from pottery and lamps to glass, coins, and jewellery. Bones and teeth from over 200 individuals illustrate differences in health over time, while thousands of bones and shells from a variety of animals attest to diet and subsistence. This study paints a picture of a Corinthian community, small but prosperous and well connected, actively participating in an urban elite culture expressed through decorative art and monumental architecture.

General

Imprint:	American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Hesperia Supplement
Release date:	August 2023
Editors:	Elena Korka • Joseph L. Rife
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	1376
ISBN-13:	978-0-87661-554-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Promotions
LSN:	0-87661-554-X
Barcode:	9780876615546

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