Wonders of The Roman Empire - Off Limits
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For our October lecture we welcome accredited Art Society lecturer Sam Moorhead, voted archeogist of the year in 2011.
Recent turmoil in much of the Near East and North Africa means that many of the most impressive sites in the Roman Empire can no longer be visited. Sam was privileged to have been able to work and travel in parts of the Eastern Mediterranean which are now too dangerous to explore – in fact, he was in Syria in March 2011 when the civil war began.
This lecture will provide an outline of Roman activity in the region, focusing on cities which have been largely destroyed (for example Hatra in Iraq and Palmyra in Syria), sites which have been heavily looted (Apamaea and Dura Europus in Syria), and places which are now too dangerous to visit (Leptis Magna and Cyrene in Libya).
Some of finest architecture, sculpture and mosaics from the Roman world will be presented, highlighting both the richness of eastern Roman culture and the lives of the people who lived in these exotic places. Fees for this lecture go directly to the British Museum.
This promises to be a fascinating lecture. All welcome. You can join as a new member or come along as a guest to see what's on offer (guest fee £12 payable on the door).
Cafe and doors open from 10.00.
Recent turmoil in much of the Near East and North Africa means that many of the most impressive sites in the Roman Empire can no longer be visited. Sam was privileged to have been able to work and travel in parts of the Eastern Mediterranean which are now too dangerous to explore – in fact, he was in Syria in March 2011 when the civil war began.
This lecture will provide an outline of Roman activity in the region, focusing on cities which have been largely destroyed (for example Hatra in Iraq and Palmyra in Syria), sites which have been heavily looted (Apamaea and Dura Europus in Syria), and places which are now too dangerous to visit (Leptis Magna and Cyrene in Libya).
Some of finest architecture, sculpture and mosaics from the Roman world will be presented, highlighting both the richness of eastern Roman culture and the lives of the people who lived in these exotic places. Fees for this lecture go directly to the British Museum.
This promises to be a fascinating lecture. All welcome. You can join as a new member or come along as a guest to see what's on offer (guest fee £12 payable on the door).
Cafe and doors open from 10.00.
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Where is it happening?
Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, FK8 2QL Stirling, United Kingdom, Lishi, Stirling, FK8 2QL, United Kingdom
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