The Extramural Sanctuary of Demeter and Persephone at Cyrene, Libya, Final Reports, Volume I: Background and Introduction to the Excavations (University Museum Monograph) - Hardcover

White, Donald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0934718512 ISBN 13: 9780934718516

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 1984

Synopsis

According to Herodotus, Cyrene was colonized by settlers from the island of Thera, later joined by other colonists from Crete, Samos, Laconia, and Rhodes. Traditionally the foundation date has been set at 631 B.C. The sanctuary began to develop within a generation of the establishment of the colony and continued in use until its destruction by an earthquake in A.D. 262. In this volume, the excavator presents the background of the site, the history of its excavation, and an overall view of the current project.

University Museum Monograph, 52

About this title

About the Author:

Donald White is Curator of the Mediterranean Section of the University Museum.

Review:

"An excellent general introduction to the sanctuary and the evacuation. . . . The excavators have been meticulous in their observation and recording, and the presentation of the material is well done."—Journal of Hellenic Studies

"White has given the series a splendid start with this highly professional introduction. Apart from its scholarly merit, the report is written in a delightfully clear style, with occasional touches of dry humor."—Libyan Studies

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0934718512
• ISBN 13: 9780934718516
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 164