| Author: | Chiara Maria Mauro |
| Origin: | UK |
| Publisher: | Archaeopress |
| ISBN: | 9781789691283 |
| Edition number: | 1st edition |
| Publication year: | 2019 |
| Dimensions: | 20.5x29 |
| Pages: | 118 |
| Location: | 12Ι |
A study of the archaeology and history of ancient harbours, with particular focus on the Greek world during the Archaic and Classical eras. It questions what locations were the most propitious for the installation of harbours; what kinds of harbour-works were built and for what purpose; and what harbour forms were documented.
Introduction; Chapter 1. Account of Previous Research; Chapter 2. A History of Ancient Harbours up to 800 BC; Chapter 3. The Geomorphology of Greek Harbours; Chapter 4. Harbour-works in the Greek World; Chapter 5. Variation in Harbour Forms; Conclusion; Appendix; References