Principles & Methods of Classical Archaeology
Dr Suzanne Frey-Kupper, Associate professor (Reader)
S.Frey-Kupper@warwick.ac.uk
T 2-5 Ancient Gardens - Seminar
Themes & Questions
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What role did domestic gardens play within a Roman house?
How did the design of the gardens contribute to their role?
Was a Roman garden in a religious space?
Why has garden archaeology become a distinct area of archaeological interest in the
last few decades?
5. Are there any obvious distortions or biases in the surviving evidence for Roman
gardens?
6. What influences have the designs and features of Roman gardens had on the modern
world?
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