Knossos: From First to Second Palace; An Integrated Ceramic, Stratigraphic, a...

Description: Knossos: From First to Second Palace; An Integrated Ceramic, Stratigraphic, and Architectural Study (Supplementary Volume British School at Athens, 52) [Hardcover] Knappett, Carl; Macdonald, Colin F. and Mathioudaki, Iro Product Overview This volume presents the pottery from a series of deposits excavated by Sir Arthur Evans in the palace at Knossos and assigned by him to the last part of the Middle Bronze Age or Middle Minoan III. The substantial architectural modifications seen in this period are examined along with stratigraphy to give proper context to the pottery deposits. Middle Minoan III was the time when Knossos appeared to expand its reach across Crete: from the First Palace Period, when palaces at Malia and Phaistos rivalled Knossos, to the Second Palace Period, when seemingly they diminished and other smaller palaces were built. These changes unfolded over the course of the Middle Minoan III period, divided by Evans into two sub-phases, MM IIIA and MM IIIB. He used many palatial deposits to define these phases. However, he did not present the pottery, stratigraphy and architecture in full, leading eventually to some ambiguity over the status of the period. This detailed study revisits more than a dozen of these contexts, to provide a more solid footing for the phasing and use of the Middle Minoan III palace. The investigation confirms that it is possible to distinguish not only between MM IIIA and MM IIIB, but also between early and late MM IIIA; this distinction enables a more nuanced understanding of the significant changes in architecture and material culture that were taking place. Furthermore, ceramic analysis highlights some of the functions of the palace at this time, with a plethora of conical cups and very few fine tablewares suggesting particular kinds of feasting; and a large number of imported transport and storage wares from off-island locales in the Aegean, such as the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and coastal Anatolia, pointing to a level of connectivity and exchange not previously recognised. This volume demonstrates that much new information can be extracted from legacy material excavated more than a century ago, through the use of a methodology that integrates ceramic, stratigraphic and architectural evidence. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ British School of Athens (December 31, 2023) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 238 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 090488774X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 47 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.52 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,508,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16,166 in Archaeology (Books) #38,917 in Ancient Civilizations #16,166 in Archaeology (Books) #38,917 in Ancient Civilizations We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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