The Archaeology of Ancient Sicily

From the Palaeolithic to the later Roman period,The Archaeology of Ancient Sicilyexplores all the main topics of archaeological interest. These range from Greek colinization, sancyuaries and burial, the architecture of temples, houses, theaters, and military sites, to sculpture, the cities of the island and the Sicels. Separate sections explore the fascinating coinage of Sicily and the famous late Roman villa at Piazza Armerina. With clear, concise and illuminating commentary and over 200 illustrations, this book continues to be the standard work on the archaeology of ancient Sicily.

R. Ross Holloway is Professor of Central Mediterranean Archaeology at Brown University.