Herodian Agrippa I Archaeology: Introduction: Herodian Era Archaeology: Agrippa I, #1
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This is the thesis Abstract, Introduction and Table of Contents. This research examined some of the archaeological and material evidence which throws light on aspects of the life of Agrippa I as revealed in the historical sources, including any indications for problems which might provide non-natural reasons for the shortness of his reign. This has begun with an examination of building projects in Judaea and Syria attributed to his grandfather, Herod I (the Great) in hope of revealing Herod's cultural identity and how this might differ from Agrippa I's own approach.
First Published by the University of Pisa in 2023.
Self-published edition by Elizabeth Legge in 2024.
Image: Freepik, 2024.
This publication may be periodically updated for accuracy and clarity.
Elizabeth Legge
Elizabeth Legge is a Doctor of Medicine candidate at a European university. She achieved her Master’s degree in Classical Archaeology at the University of Pisa, Italy. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Bachelor of Sciences in Integrated Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada. She has travelled extensively to all continents since childhood and lived in many countries. She is Australian, Canadian and half English.
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Herodian Agrippa I Archaeology - Elizabeth Legge
UNIVERSITY OF PISA Department of Civilizations and Knowledge Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Archeologia Classica
MASTER THESIS Herodian Era Topography and Archaeology
to Throw Light on the Life of Marcus Julius Agrippa I
SUPERVISOR Dr. Simonetta Menchelli
CANDIDATE Elizabeth Legge
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023
Abstract
This thesis has examined some of the archaeological and material evidence which throws light on aspects of the life of Agrippa I as revealed in the historical sources, including any indications for problems which might provide non-natural reasons for the shortness of his reign. This has begun with an examination of building projects in Judaea and Syria attributed to his grandfather, Herod I (the Great) in hope of revealing Herod’s cultural identity and how this might differ from Agrippa I’s own approach. The shortness of Agrippa’s reign and limitations on archaeological work in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon have restricted the amount of material information on Agrippa.
The investigation has confirmed that Herod I had a mainly Hellenistic presentation while innovatively incorporating Greek, Roman and other Eastern cultural elements which apparently provided accommodation for his friendship with Rome, his Roman guests and the multicultural residents in his kingdom. Privately, he observed basic Judaic Law by using miqveh and avoiding graven imagery. Agrippa I did not alter his grandfather’s multicultural style nor architectural features, including the private ones adhering to the Jewish Law’s requirements. He created some high quality Roman technological projects, including initiating construction on a well-built northern