You are kindly invited to the seminar titled as “Methodological remarks on studying metal belt buckles: a contribution to the knowledge of the Byzantine Mediterranean.” organised by the Department of History.
Date: 27 November 2024, Wednesday
Time: 16.30
Avenue: A-130
Title: Methodological remarks on studying metal belt buckles: a contribution to the knowledge of the Byzantine Mediterranean
Speaker: Sara Tacconi, University of Cagliari
Bio:
Sara Tacconi holds a MD and a post-graduation diploma in Late Antique and Medieval Archaeology from the University of Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy). She is currently enrolled in the PhD course in History, Cultural Heritage and International Studies (Cycle XXXVIII) at the same University. Her research deals with the diffusion of the Byzantine belt buckles in the Western Mediterranean, with attention to their morphology, decoration, chronological features and their value as a marker of social and cultural interactions.
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the ongoing research, which deals with the diffusion of the Byzantine belt buckles in the Mediterranean West. Specifically, the paper aims to focus on the methodological approach in use to frame the characteristics of the above-mentioned archaeological artifacts. Features such as morphology and decoration, especially if related to objects found in archaeologically reliable contexts, will be highlighted to find new insights for dating and identification of their users.