The archaeological investigation of the Mediterranean civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome is referred to as classical archaeology. It is concerned with the study of classical Athenian culture and the culture of the Roman Republic and Empire. It also includes discussions of the mosaic of cultures that produced the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. Classical archaeology of Greece discusses the Crete and the Minoan civilization of the Bronze Age. It also discusses the Helladic and Geometric periods as well as the Neolithic period. Greek classical archaeology focuses on the examination of regional differences present in ancient times. Classical archaeology also focuses on Roman civilization and discusses the impacts of Etruscans and other early cultures present on the Italic peninsula. It also deals with the study of sub-cultures present in the Roman Republic and Empire. This book outlines the processes and applications of classical archaeology in detail. It consists of contributions made by international experts. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.
