Archaeology of Magna Grecia
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to present the Greek civilization in southern Italy and Sicily through the archaeological evidence returned by the cities and the territory, and to provide an update on the most current issues. Ample space will be given to the problem of apoikìa and to the archeology of 'encounters' (8th and 7th centuries BC), to ways of living in cities and the territory, as well as to the sacred space.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Good knowledge of the civilization of the Greeks of ancient Italy.
Skills: historical and critical skills and methods related to the discipline.
Skills: historical and critical skills and methods related to the discipline.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Part A (20 hours, 3 CFU): The archaeology of Magna Graecia and Sicily: places, methods, and key figures.
Part B (20 hours, 3 CFU): New perspectives on the archaeology of Magna Graecia and Sicily: selected monographic approaches.
Part A will introduce the main issues related to the subject, with a focus on the analysis of various case studies concerning different colonial foundations in Magna Graecia and Sicily.
Part B will also feature a pilot initiative in integrated and coordinated teaching, conducted in collaboration with Professors Alessandro Cavagna (Ancient Numismatics), Donatella Erdas (Greek Institutions and Epigraphy), Luca Peyronel and Agnese Vacca (Archaeology and History of the Ancient Near East) and Claudia Lambrugo (Greek Art and Archaeology) focusing on the theme "Craftsmen and Ideas in Motion."
Part B (20 hours, 3 CFU): New perspectives on the archaeology of Magna Graecia and Sicily: selected monographic approaches.
Part A will introduce the main issues related to the subject, with a focus on the analysis of various case studies concerning different colonial foundations in Magna Graecia and Sicily.
Part B will also feature a pilot initiative in integrated and coordinated teaching, conducted in collaboration with Professors Alessandro Cavagna (Ancient Numismatics), Donatella Erdas (Greek Institutions and Epigraphy), Luca Peyronel and Agnese Vacca (Archaeology and History of the Ancient Near East) and Claudia Lambrugo (Greek Art and Archaeology) focusing on the theme "Craftsmen and Ideas in Motion."
Prerequisites for admission
The course is open to everyone; it is recommended to have taken the exams in Greek Archaeology and Art History and in Greek History
Teaching methods
The topics and themes of the course will be presented through slide projections. Attendance is strongly recommended.
The course makes use of a dedicated MyARIEL website, where the lecture slides will be made available to students
The course makes use of a dedicated MyARIEL website, where the lecture slides will be made available to students
Teaching Resources
Exam syllabus for attending students (6 CFU):
G.F. La Torre, Sicilia e Magna Grecia. Archeologia della colonizzazione greca d'Occidente, Roma-Bari 2011 (Editori Laterza, ISBN 978-88-420-9511-8).
Maurizio Giangiulio, Magna Grecia. Una storia mediterranea, Carocci Editore, Roma 2021. ISBN 978-88-290-0433-1.
Before the start of the course, PDFs related to the monographic topics covered in class will be made available on the dedicated MyARIEL website.
Exam syllabus for non-attending students (6 CFU):
G.F. La Torre, Sicilia e Magna Grecia. Archeologia della colonizzazione greca d'Occidente, Roma-Bari 2011 (Editori Laterza, ISBN 978-88-420-9511-8).
Maurizio Giangiulio, Magna Grecia. Una storia mediterranea, Carocci Editore, Roma 2021. ISBN 978-88-290-0433-1.
M. Torelli, Dei e artigiani. Archeologie delle colonie greche d'Occidente, Roma-Bari 2011 (Editori Laterza, ISBN 978-88-420-9510-1): limited to pages 5-136.
Before the start of the course, PDFs related to the monographic topics covered in class will be made available on the dedicated MyARIEL website.
G.F. La Torre, Sicilia e Magna Grecia. Archeologia della colonizzazione greca d'Occidente, Roma-Bari 2011 (Editori Laterza, ISBN 978-88-420-9511-8).
Maurizio Giangiulio, Magna Grecia. Una storia mediterranea, Carocci Editore, Roma 2021. ISBN 978-88-290-0433-1.
Before the start of the course, PDFs related to the monographic topics covered in class will be made available on the dedicated MyARIEL website.
Exam syllabus for non-attending students (6 CFU):
G.F. La Torre, Sicilia e Magna Grecia. Archeologia della colonizzazione greca d'Occidente, Roma-Bari 2011 (Editori Laterza, ISBN 978-88-420-9511-8).
Maurizio Giangiulio, Magna Grecia. Una storia mediterranea, Carocci Editore, Roma 2021. ISBN 978-88-290-0433-1.
M. Torelli, Dei e artigiani. Archeologie delle colonie greche d'Occidente, Roma-Bari 2011 (Editori Laterza, ISBN 978-88-420-9510-1): limited to pages 5-136.
Before the start of the course, PDFs related to the monographic topics covered in class will be made available on the dedicated MyARIEL website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Exam modality: oral only.
Oral exam: The oral exam consists of a discussion on the course topics, starting from the textbook and a selection of images related to the subjects covered.
Oral exam: The oral exam consists of a discussion on the course topics, starting from the textbook and a selection of images related to the subjects covered.
L-ANT/07 - CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Pace Alessandro
Professor(s)