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Shipsheds of the Ancient Mediterranean

Boris Rankov author David Blackman author Jari Pakkanen author Kalliopi Baika author Henrik Gerding author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:2nd Aug '18

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This is the first detailed and comprehensive study of the shipsheds which were a defining symbol of naval power in the ancient Mediterranean.

This is the first detailed and comprehensive study of the shipshed complexes which housed the navies of the ancient Mediterranean. A comprehensive analytical survey of the evidence, with a catalogue and plans of all the major sites, it will be an indispensable guide to students of maritime history and archaeologists excavating similar remains.This is the first detailed and comprehensive study of the shipshed complexes which housed the great navies of the Greco-Roman world, including Athens and Carthage. These complexes represented some of the largest and most expensive building projects of antiquity, and the volume provides a comprehensive survey of the archaeological and literary evidence. It explains how the buildings were carefully designed to keep warships dry and out of reach of shipworm, whilst enabling them to be launched quickly, easily and safely when required. It also serves as a handbook for archaeologists who may excavate such buildings, which are often difficult to identify and interpret. The analytical chapters are complemented by a full and detailed catalogue of known sheds, with plans for all the major sites specially drawn for easy comparison. The book thus provides an indispensable guide for all those interested in these buildings and in the maritime infrastructure of the ancient world.

'Shipsheds [of the Ancient Mediterranean] will surely become the standard work on the subject that everyone will consult for the next few decades or more. Congratulations are due to all who contributed to this ambitious project and its final excellent publication.' William M. Murray, The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology

ISBN: 9781108465427

Dimensions: 280mm x 210mm x 34mm

Weight: 1590g

619 pages