Theme:
4. Persisting with Change: Theory and Archaeological Scrutiny
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Change and Persistence in the Transition from Late Hellenistic to Early Roman Imperial Times in the Eastern Mediterranean
Content:
The transition from Late Hellenistic to Early Roman times in the Eastern Mediterranean constituted a time characterized by both dynamic transformations and historically layered persistence in societal, economic and political trajectories across a diverse range of communities and environments. This session seeks to examine the multi-dimensional aspects of this transitionary period through a number of key processes, including urbanisation and urbanism, trade and exchange, mobility, and the (re)creation of deathscapes. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we aim to shed light on the intricate interplay of continuity and change within this fascinating spatiotemporal framework.
We are particularly interested in contributions using material culture to demonstrate and/or discuss the interplay of change and continuity in community formation, studies evaluating the potential discrepancies and/or congruities between the historical and archaeological record, and research attempting to bridge the gap between change in the local archaeological record (settlements/cities) and broader socio-political, cultural, and economic system shifts (states/empires).
Our session aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the Late Hellenistic to Early Roman transition in the Eastern Mediterranean. Going beyond homogenising narratives like Hellenisation and Romanisation, and highlighting the social diversity and complexity of this spatiotemporal framework. By bringing together experts in archaeology, history, and related fields, we hope to create a rich tapestry of knowledge that contributes to the broader narrative of the pivotal Late Hellenistic to Early Roman transition in the Eastern Mediterranean. We invite researchers to submit their proposals, thereby contributing to our collective exploration of this topic.
Keywords:
Late Hellenistic, Early Roman Imperial, Eastern Mediterranean, Urbanisation, Exchange, Mobility
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:
Bas Beaujean (Belgium) 1
Co-organisers:
Dries Daems (Netherlands) 2
Affiliations:
1. KU Leuven
2. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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