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About the Course

Studying ancient - as well as medieval or modern - cities basically means telling local urban stories based on the reconstruction of changing landscapes through the centuries. Given the fragmentary nature of archaeological evidence, it is necessary to create new images that would give back the physical aspect of the urban landscape and that would bring it to life again. We are not just content with analyzing the many elements still visible of the ancient city. The connections between objects and architectures, visible and non visible buildings, which have been broken through time have to be rejoined, to acknowledge the elements that compose the urban landscape. Landscape and its content are a very relevant and still vital part of any national cultural heritage. The course will introduce students to the way we have been reflecting on over the last twenty years and still are engaged with the study of the past of our cities, beginning from the most complex case in the ancient Mediterranean World: the core of Italy and of Roman Empire. On the other hand, knowledge means also preservation and defense of material remains and cultural memory. “The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archeology and History of the Palatine Hill” presents to a large public the topographical lay-out of the most relevant part of the city (according the Greek and Roman Historians Rome was founded on the Palatine). Research developed on the Palatine since the end of last century by the team of Sapienza Classical Archaeologists opened a new phase in the urban archaeological investigation and in the scientific debate about the relation between archaeological features and literary tradition as well as the “correct use“ of both kind of evidence, key issues of wide archaeological and historical significance....

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TT

Feb 6, 2022

It was indeed a very fruitful course which enabled me to learn alot of new things which i had no clue about. Thank you

AG

Jun 3, 2021

Interesting topic but can benefit from having clearer and dynamic visuals. The questions on the quizzes seem not taken from the instruction. You cannot find them even from the transcripts.

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By María J M

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Dec 8, 2018

Un curso bastante interesante. Un nuevo punto de vista sobre el Palatino y su relación con la historia de Roma

By Alexander L

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Feb 12, 2021

Wonderful course; if you approach it with enthusiasm and curiosity there is a lot to take from it.

By Richard P

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Oct 9, 2019

Good course. Learned alot about Palatine Hill. Wish I would have taken it before I went to Rome

By Liam O

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Nov 9, 2024

Highly informative. Brilliant for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of Ancient Rome

By Melissa E

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Oct 24, 2020

An in-depth introduction in the history of the Palatine hill and archaeology of Ancient Rome.

By susan

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Aug 26, 2017

Loved it and went with Roman Art and architecture very well. Teacher was excellent!!

By Virginija G

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Sep 16, 2020

i really liked the course. The information provided to students was indeed useful.

By Darko R

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Jun 2, 2021

it was very interesting and nice. Prof. Carafa is real professional!

By Richard I M

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Jan 27, 2021

really interesting and I loved the mix of live footage and the maps.

By Simon C

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Aug 11, 2017

Thank you very much for such an informative course. Very enjoyable.

By Tamara R

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Jun 8, 2023

Througly enjoyed! I hope to be studying in Rome one day soon ; )

By Subala K

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Mar 22, 2021

Course was excellent! Learned so many things

Thank you

By CHRISTINE M

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May 26, 2021

Thank you very much for your course Sir Paolo Carafa.

By Demétrio G C d T

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Sep 8, 2020

Excellent course, excellent professor!

By Zi w Z

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Sep 5, 2022

Terrific experience, lerarn a lot!

By Christian s

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Sep 6, 2023

Well-structured and delivered

By Ivana D A

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Feb 1, 2023

Very interesting. I loved it.

By SAHIL P

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Jul 14, 2020

This course is the best one..

By Jennifer L

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Jun 14, 2020

Loved this course, thank you!

By Eric H

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Jun 10, 2019

Very very interesting!

By Robyne H

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May 19, 2023

Fantastic study group

By Samer M K

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Oct 21, 2018

Great course. Thanks

By Libero P

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Aug 8, 2025

Πολύ καλό μάθημα.

By Soheil A

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Aug 6, 2025

GOOD INFORMATION