Troia and the Troad: Scientific Approaches

by Günther A. Wagner (Editor), Peter A. Nadig

When reconstructing the past, the archaeologist needs to take into account all kinds of relevant information. Where no written evidence is available, the natural sciences play an indispensable role. Troia is a remarkable site in this respect. The present Troia project, under the directorship of Manfred Korfmann, integrates various disciplines including geoarchaeology, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, anthropology, geophysical prospection as well as chemical and technological studies of metal, stone and pottery. Hardly any other archaeological project is supported so intensely and on such a broad scale by archaeometric investigations as the international research group in Troia. In April 2001 an International Symposium was held in Heidelberg, Germany, with the aim of promoting scientific interaction and providing synopses of the various disciplines engaged in Troia. This volume contains most of the contributions presented at the symposium.

465 pages, Hardcover

First published November 27, 2002

Reviews

[Pablo K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a rather technical book and not particularly suited unless you are delving very deeply into the history at the site of Troy. It is a compilation of articles collected from an interdisciplinary conference of the Troia project, therefore the focus and quality varies. There are some real gems too, but unless you have already read almost everything in the popular literature this is not be the book to read. Although it is quite (2001) old it is not very out of date.