Abstract
This Independent Study in Archaeology and Classical Studies, which serves as a culmination of and homage to my Liberal Arts education at The College of Wooster, discusses how an interdisciplinary approach combining Archaeology and Classical Studies can further enrich the discussion of Mycenaean trade in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Late Bronze Age. This approach is based on Emily Vermuele's argument that these two disciplines should be used in tandem to enrich each other further and create a more unified effort in the discussion of humanity's past. This paper employs processual theory alongside analysis of primary text and interpretations of secondary sources with archaeological data. This study found that synthesizing artifacts, primary texts, and methodologies from both fields can further enrich the discussion of Bronze Age trade, by providing a fuller picture of the economics and value of certain goods. These two disciplines often seek to answer similar questions, and in the case of Mycenae and the Bronze Age, there is so much data within both fields that their combination is necessary to develop a fuller understanding of the time.
Advisor
Florence, Monica
Second Advisor
Brush, Nigel
Department
Archaeology; Classical Studies
Recommended Citation
Tompkins, Ryan, "Mycenaean Trade in The Eastern Mediterranean Bronze Age" (2024). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11065.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11065
Disciplines
Classical Archaeology and Art History
Publication Date
2024
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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