Women in the Ancient Mediterranean World: From the Palaeolithic to the Byzantines

Guy D. Middleton, 2023

Overview

This volume delves into the lives of thirty distinct women from the ancient Mediterranean, spanning from the Palaeolithic era to the Byzantine period. It features figures such as Pharaoh Hatshepsut, the Etruscan noblewoman Seianti, Bronze Age priestesses Eritha and Karpathia, a Pompeiian prostitute named Eutychis, the philosopher Hypatia, and the Christian saint Perpetua. The author draws upon a wide array of archaeological findings and historical records, including burial sites, inscriptions, graffiti, pottery, and textual evidence, to illuminate their stories. The book aims to place these women at the forefront of historical narratives, offering fresh perspectives through engaging scholarship.

Who it's for

• Students and researchers in Ancient History.
• Scholars of Archaeology and Mediterranean Studies.
• Individuals interested in Women's History.

Key features

• Paperback edition.
• Published in 2023.
• 314 pages.
• ISBN: 9781108703833.
• Published by Cambridge Academ.