Things sometimes exist longer than humans. They record the lives of their creators and users and provide silent witnesses for future memories. The converging ocean currents and civilizations of the Mediterranean may have changed their shape, but even when broken into pieces, they still tell a silent story. Starting this amazing journey, we will see the statues and frescoes of the ancient world. We will travel to many often forgotten places and revisit Troy, Samarkand and Crete. We will explore the little-known side of mythological figures and reconnect with the Sphinx, Odysseus and Medea. We will listen to the forgotten stories of historical greats and reconnect with Alexander the Great, Augustus, Tiberius and many other famous people. From prehistoric humans to the Etruscans, from Romans to Byzantines, from Greeks to Normans, and even Arabs, Chinese, Indians... The Mediterranean has witnessed centuries of encounters and conflicts. The Mediterranean is a cradle, a story, and a connection: traveling across the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and across ancient and modern civilizations. The 30 exhibits included in this book are all from the collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, the largest museum of classical art in Italy. The author Paolo Giuliellini, archaeologist and director of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, will personally unveil archeology for the general public. The book is rich in and precious pictures, and the curator uses very friendly narration, supplemented by concise but profound humanistic comments, to lead us on a wonderful journey through time and space to visit ancient times, reinterpreting the value of ancient Mediterranean civilization.
Reader comments
This book is like a journey through time and space, allowing me to appreciate the ancient civilization of the Mediterranean. Each exhibit seemed to tell a story, giving me a deeper understanding of history. Thinking of the time walking on the beach with my girlfriend, I feel even more deeply about the greatness of human civilization and the importance of inheritance. Recommended to friends who are interested in history and civilization, you will definitely get something different!
This book is like a journey through time and space, allowing me to appreciate the ancient civilization of the Mediterranean. Each exhibit seemed to tell a story, giving me a deeper understanding of history. Thinking of the time walking on the beach with my girlfriend, I feel even more deeply about the greatness of human civilization and the importance of inheritance. Recommended to friends who are interested in history and civilization, you will definitely get something different!