Visual Connectivity and Control in Ancient Lucania
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ThesisThesis type
Masters by ResearchAuthor/s
Myers, Brett AndrewAbstract
The fortified centres of Lucania are the most obvious extant archaeological remains of the ‘Lucanian’ period, (5th to 2nd century BC.) in what is now substantially modern‐day Basilicata in Southern Italy. They are a prominent part of the archaeological record. Almost all of these ...
See moreThe fortified centres of Lucania are the most obvious extant archaeological remains of the ‘Lucanian’ period, (5th to 2nd century BC.) in what is now substantially modern‐day Basilicata in Southern Italy. They are a prominent part of the archaeological record. Almost all of these centres seem to have been established with elevation in mind. By looking at the entire corpus of known sites this thesis seeks to answer some important questions. Were their topographical positions influenced by an ability to remain in visual contact with each other? Were their positions influenced by the amount of visual control their elevated position afforded over a number of important communication and trade routes? By combining a GIS analysis with an on‐the‐ground inspection of each site I have established some clarity on the issue of visual connectivity and control in ancient Lucania.
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See moreThe fortified centres of Lucania are the most obvious extant archaeological remains of the ‘Lucanian’ period, (5th to 2nd century BC.) in what is now substantially modern‐day Basilicata in Southern Italy. They are a prominent part of the archaeological record. Almost all of these centres seem to have been established with elevation in mind. By looking at the entire corpus of known sites this thesis seeks to answer some important questions. Were their topographical positions influenced by an ability to remain in visual contact with each other? Were their positions influenced by the amount of visual control their elevated position afforded over a number of important communication and trade routes? By combining a GIS analysis with an on‐the‐ground inspection of each site I have established some clarity on the issue of visual connectivity and control in ancient Lucania.
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Date
2018-06-30Licence
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Philosophical and Historical InquiryDepartment, Discipline or Centre
Department of ArchaeologyAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare