0524 - When the World Shook: The AD 365 Earthquake on the Greek Island of Crete
Course Description
On July 21st, AD 365 the largest documented earthquake in the Mediterranean, measuring 8.5 on the Richter Scale, struck the island of Crete. Originating underwater, the quake also caused a large tsunami that impacted larges swaths of the Mediterranean coast. The damage this earthquake caused to Crete was immense and scholars have often considered this to be an event that led to substantial cultural, religious, economic, and political change. But was the transformation so vast or did the population show resilience in the face of catastrophe? This talk investigates the disaster event and its aftermath to assess what transformations did occur.
Instructor
Scott Gallimore is an Associate Professor in the Archaeology & Heritage Studies department at Wilfrid Laurier University. He undertakes field work in Greece every summer and has been part of excavations in many different parts of Greece. His speciality is the analysis of ancient artifacts, especially pottery.
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
- Parking is free.
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Notes
- Lecture Time : 130-300 pm
- Lecture Cost: $16.00 + HST
- Participants must register before the day of the lecture.
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- Lectures are non-refundable
Contact
Please email lall@wlu.ca with any questions