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About the Course

Studying ancient - as well as medieval or modern - cities basically means telling local urban stories based on the reconstruction of changing landscapes through the centuries. Given the fragmentary nature of archaeological evidence, it is necessary to create new images that would give back the physical aspect of the urban landscape and that would bring it to life again. We are not just content with analyzing the many elements still visible of the ancient city. The connections between objects and architectures, visible and non visible buildings, which have been broken through time have to be rejoined, to acknowledge the elements that compose the urban landscape. Landscape and its content are a very relevant and still vital part of any national cultural heritage. The course will introduce students to the way we have been reflecting on over the last twenty years and still are engaged with the study of the past of our cities, beginning from the most complex case in the ancient Mediterranean World: the core of Italy and of Roman Empire. On the other hand, knowledge means also preservation and defense of material remains and cultural memory. “The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archeology and History of the Palatine Hill” presents to a large public the topographical lay-out of the most relevant part of the city (according the Greek and Roman Historians Rome was founded on the Palatine). Research developed on the Palatine since the end of last century by the team of Sapienza Classical Archaeologists opened a new phase in the urban archaeological investigation and in the scientific debate about the relation between archaeological features and literary tradition as well as the “correct use“ of both kind of evidence, key issues of wide archaeological and historical significance....

Top reviews

CS

Mar 21, 2018

I’m now living in Siena so visiting Roma and it’s wonderful ancient architecture especially the Roman forum and the palatine hill has new excitement and knowledge for me.

JC

May 1, 2018

I appreciate the opportunity to learn the history of Rome and how it became the marvel city it is today . I will enjoy a lot more my next trip to Rome. Thank you .

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By Alexander L

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Feb 12, 2021

Wonderful course; if you approach it with enthusiasm and curiosity there is a lot to take from it.

By Richard P

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Oct 8, 2019

Good course. Learned alot about Palatine Hill. Wish I would have taken it before I went to Rome

By Liam O

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Nov 8, 2024

Highly informative. Brilliant for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of Ancient Rome

By Melissa E

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Oct 24, 2020

An in-depth introduction in the history of the Palatine hill and archaeology of Ancient Rome.

By susan

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Aug 25, 2017

Loved it and went with Roman Art and architecture very well. Teacher was excellent!!

By Virginija G

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Sep 16, 2020

i really liked the course. The information provided to students was indeed useful.

By Darko R

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Jun 2, 2021

it was very interesting and nice. Prof. Carafa is real professional!

By Richard I M

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Jan 27, 2021

really interesting and I loved the mix of live footage and the maps.

By Simon C

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Aug 10, 2017

Thank you very much for such an informative course. Very enjoyable.

By Tamara R

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Jun 7, 2023

Througly enjoyed! I hope to be studying in Rome one day soon ; )

By Subala K

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Mar 22, 2021

Course was excellent! Learned so many things

Thank you

By CHRISTINE M

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May 26, 2021

Thank you very much for your course Sir Paolo Carafa.

By Demétrio G C d T

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Sep 7, 2020

Excellent course, excellent professor!

By Zi w Z

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Sep 5, 2022

Terrific experience, lerarn a lot!

By Christian s

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Sep 6, 2023

Well-structured and delivered

By Ivana D A

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Jan 31, 2023

Very interesting. I loved it.

By SAHIL P

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Jul 14, 2020

This course is the best one..

By Jennifer L

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Jun 13, 2020

Loved this course, thank you!

By Eric H

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Jun 10, 2019

Very very interesting!

By Robyne H

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May 18, 2023

Fantastic study group

By Samer M K

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Oct 20, 2018

Great course. Thanks

By Jisha

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Jul 16, 2020

Excellent Course

By ELMER M P

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Sep 26, 2021

thank you

By Susana J M

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Mar 15, 2018

Wonderful