Archaeology

The missing ring: First urban experience in the wetlands south of the Alps

In the first millennium BCE archaeological evidence across Europe show the formation of new centralized sites, along with new social structures and large-scale trade. For a better comprehension of this ‘urban’ revolution a link is missing though – the role of northern Italy, for its crossroad position between the Mediterranean world and temperate Europe. 

Moreover, in the wetlands of the Northern Adriatic coast, urban settlements of regular layouts were built with ‘traditional’ architectural solutions and techniques, including log constructions, timber framing and water canals.

May 03 2018 -

The missing ring: First urban experience in the wetlands south of the Alps

Dr Lorenzo Zamboni (Pavia) will speak on the 'missing' link of northern Italy in the first millennium BCE. (Published 12 April, 2018)

Teviot Lecture Theatre, William Roberson Wing, Doorway 5, Old Medical School, Teviot Pl