Acknowledgements Abbreviations List of Plates 1. Forward. L. H. Sackett 2. Introduction. J. E. Francis 3. From Cyrene to Gortyn. Notes on the Relationship between Crete and Cyrenaica under Roman Domination (1st century BC to 4th century AD). F. Chevrollier 4. Putting Knossos in her Place: Italian Sigillata Stamps and Cultural Identity across Crete. M. W. Baldwin Bowsky 5. The Double-Axe (λάβρυς) in Roman Crete and Beyond: The Iconography of a Multi-faceted Symbol. A. Kouremenos 6. The Roman Climate: Was it Really Different? J. Moody 7. Apiculture in Roman Crete. J. E. Francis 8. Roman Imperial Sculpture from Crete: A Reappraisal. P. Karanastasi 9. An Attic Marble Table Support (τραπεζοφόρον) in Relief from Roman Kissamos: Preliminary Remarks. M. Milidakis and C. Papadaki 10. New Excavations at the Ancient Theater of Aptera. V. Niniou-Kindeli and N. Chatzidakis 11. Roman Gortyn: From Augustus to the 4th century AD. E. Lippolis 12. Crete’s Economic Transformation in the Late-Roman Empire. S. Gallimore 13. Theatres, Plays, and the ‘Third Century Crisis.’ G. W. M. Harrison 14. Pottery of the 4th–early 9th centuries AD on Crete: The Current State of Research and New Directions. A. G. Yangaki 15. Afterword. A. Kouremenos Plates Index
Anna Kouremenos is a Senior Associate member of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens specialising in the study of identity and material culture in the Greco-Roman world. Her research explores aspects of social, cultural, and island identities and focuses on bringing interdisciplinary perspectives to the fi eld of archaeology.
“Taken as a whole, the papers in this volume give an excellent
overview of the research which is now being carried out on Roman
Crete.”
*Ancient West & East*
It is clear from this volume and other works that Roman Crete is
beginning to receive more attention, including by scholars working
outside of Greece. The editors of the volume should be commended
for bringing together such a rich discussion about Roman Crete.
*Bryn Mawr Classical Review*
This publication is highly recommended for academic libraries,
scholars and students interested in Roman archaeology and Greece
and Crete during the Roman Empire. The editors, authors and
publishers are to be warmly congratulated on presentation and
content.
*Journal of Hellenic Studies*
For scholars already familiar with Roman Crete, this volume offers
a welcome snapshot of contemporary scholarship… for those coming to
the island for the first time, it provides a helpful grounding in
the archaeological approaches to Crete's Roman past, and it should
appeal to students and professionals alike.
*Antiquaries Journal*
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