Shipsheds of the Ancient Mediterranean
Shipsheds of the Ancient Mediterranean
Boris Rankov, Royal Holloway, University of London
Kalliopi Baika, Ephoreia of Maritime Antiquities, Greek Archaeological Service
Henrik Gerding, Lunds Universitet, Sweden
Jari Pakkanen, Royal Holloway, University of London
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GBPThis is the first detailed and comprehensive study of the shipshed complexes which housed the great navies of the Greco-Roman world, including Athens and Carthage. These complexes represented some of the largest and most expensive building projects of antiquity, and the volume provides a comprehensive survey of the archaeological and literary evidence. It explains how the buildings were carefully designed to keep warships dry and out of reach of shipworm, whilst enabling them to be launched quickly, easily and safely when required. It also serves as a handbook for archaeologists who may excavate such buildings, which are often difficult to identify and interpret. The analytical chapters are complemented by a full and detailed catalogue of known sheds, with plans for all the major sites specially drawn for easy comparison. The book thus provides an indispensable guide for all those interested in these buildings and in the maritime infrastructure of the ancient world.
- The first ever comprehensive study of ancient shipsheds
- Provides an essential handbook to archaeologists, enabling them to recognise and understand buildings which have previously been difficult to identify and interpret
- Demonstrates the scale and significance to ancient coastal cities of a building type which has hitherto been neglected as utilitarian
Reviews & endorsements
'Shipsheds [of the Ancient Mediterranean] will surely become the standard work on the subject that everyone will consult for the next few decades or more. Congratulations are due to all who contributed to this ambitious project and its final excellent publication.' William M. Murray, The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology
Product details
August 2018Paperback
9781108465427
619 pages
280 × 210 × 34 mm
1.59kg
212 b/w illus. 3 maps 24 tables
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Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction David Blackman and Boris Rankov
- 2. Research and investigation of ancient shipsheds David Blackman
- 3. Classical and Hellenistic sheds David Blackman
- 4. Roman shipsheds Boris Rankov
- 5. The economy of shipshed complexes: Zea, a case study Jari Pakkanen
- 6. Ships and shipsheds Boris Rankov
- 7. Slipping and launching Boris Rankov
- 8. Ramps and substructures David Blackman
- 9. Roofs and superstructures Henrik Gerding
- 10. The topography of shipshed complexes and naval dockyards Kalliopi Baika
- 11. The fortification of shipsheds and naval arsenals Kalliopi Baika
- 12. Small-scale and rock-cut naval bases Kalliopi Baika
- 13. Conclusions: not just garages David Blackman and Boris Rankov
- Catalogue of shipsheds and miscellanea Kalliopi Baika, David Blackman, Henrik Gerding, Judith McKenzie and Boris Rankov.
