CLA101H5 Lecture 1: Week 1 Notes.docx
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What sources of evidence do historians investigate in order to understand the ancient. Greeks and romans and how reliable is this evidence. 2. architecture: drawings and maps, the marble plan. During the 18th century the grand tour led to athens and romans as primary destinations, which enhanced awareness of antiquities and classical topography. Most early archaeological sites came to light because of illicit digging or treasure hunting. It was only in the 19th century that the systematic study of the past through organized archaeological excavation became the norm. Sine the, archaeological enquire has not conceded. Greece and italy and new finds are coming to light yearly, with important implication for nuancing our understanding of greco-roman civilization. Not all of the buildings of classical civilization survive today, and those that do range greatly in states of preservation. Some have survived as mere rubble heaps; context less capitals or columns bases, while being converted into churches and places spread other.
