Event Type: Branch

Takes Place: 11th February 2025

Time: 6pm

Venue: Online

Description: The maritime archaeology of the Roman Empire encompasses the study of underwater cultural heritage related to ancient Roman maritime activities, including shipwrecks, port structures, and submerged settlements. This presentation looks at key sites such as the harbours of Ostia and Portus, the shipwrecks of the Mediterranean, and other provincial harbours and coastal settlements that help in providing insight into the economic, technological, and cultural exchanges that shaped the Roman Empire.

How to book: Book a free place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-the-maritime-archaeology-of-the-roman-empire-tickets-948265025217?aff=oddtdtcreator

Email: leicesterha@gmail.com

Lecturer: Mike Curtis (Northamptonshire Archaeological Society)

Comments: Joint programme with HA Northampton branch

Region: East Midlands

Branch: Leicester