Theme:
1. Artefacts, Buildings & Ecofacts
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
New Research in Roman Ritual: Objects and Temple Sites
Content:
In this session we will explore some new research into the material practice of ritual behaviour in the Roman world. As a material representation of the attempt to put order and definition to one's world, examining ritual practice offers insight into both social and cosmological structures within a given cultural context. The empire of ancient Rome, being the most multi-cultural political union in the ancient world, offers a useful view into how diverse cultural traditions negotiate with each other to develop new concepts of identity and meaning through both inclusive and exclusive ritual behavior. New discoveries in the field and fresh perspectives continue to deepen our understanding of the Roman ritual landscape. By bringing together research on small finds, depositional practice, and temple sites, this panel will examine how ritual reflected and defined the Roman experience to those who lived it. While the session’s primary focus is on studying material culture, we will also incorporate theoretical perspectives to offer greater depth in our understanding and interpretation of ritual behavior in the wider Roman world.
Keywords:
Roman archaeology, Religion, Small finds, Excavations
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Kaja Stemberger Flegar (Slovenia) 1
Co-organisers:
Jason Lundock (United States) 2
Affiliations:
1. PJP d.o.o.
2. Full Sail University
THIS SESSION CAN NOT BE SELECTED AT THIS MOMENT