Lecture by Darlene L. Brooks Hedstrom: The Spatial and Material Turn in Monastic Archaeology: A Retrospective

Time: 12.00 p.m. – 1.00 p.m. 

Spatial readings of monuments and landscapes have fundamentally changed how archaeologists approach settlements and their relationship to the environment. On a more intimate scale, the evolution of materiality studies has further enriched how archaeologists interpret the creation, use, and disuse of objects within communities. In this lecture, I explore how the evolution of archaeological theory regarding space, placemaking, and the movement of things alters our understanding of the natural and cultural landscape associated with the early monastic movement in Egypt. 

This lecture will take place live on Zoom, followed by a question and answer period. REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 24. 

For more information: https://maryjahariscenter.org/events/the-spatial-and-material-turn-in-monastic-archaeology