Publisher's Synopsis
Apart from archaelogists and geologists, many other visitors to Greece and the Aegean become fascinated by the geology, revealed so clearly in the dramatic landscapes and bare hillsides. There are many links between the archaelogy and the geology of the region - the geological environemtn shaped settlement in antiquity and subsequent geological processes have often been responsible for the preservation or destruction of ancient sites.;This companion provides an accessible account of the geology of the Aegean region, with particular emphasis on the archaeological sites. The term "geology" is used here in the broadest sense: the bedrock is described, but the authors also treat the geomorophology, and ancient sources of water, stone and metals are discussed in relation to the development of settlements.;Aimed at archaeologists and interested readers without a specialised knowledge of the area, the book includes over 140 maps of the region, as well as space shuttle photographs, a glossary guide for the reader, and numerous references to original sources to help with further research.
