Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Presents Lunch ‘n Learn Discovering the Romans with Sebastian Sommer
Name:
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Presents Lunch ‘n Learn Discovering the Romans with Sebastian Sommer
Date:
May 1, 2019
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Website:
http://www.ccmnh.org
Event Description:
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents their popular series Lunch & Learn. On Wednesday, May 1st at 11:30am Roman Archaeologist Sebastian Sommer will present Discovering the Romans; Methods to detect and understand remains of the past other than excavation.
Usually, the strategy of archaeological research focuses on excavations of ancient sites. However, excavations are costly and limited in scope, providing
just a keyhole view into a site. Additionally, as every excavation leads to the (partial) destruction of the site, in past decades, methods such as aerial photography, geophysics and airborne laser scanning (LIDAR or ALS) have been developed and used to discover and explore sites without interfering with the
complex structures underground. Sommer will discuss these methods and their application, focusing on sites of the Roman frontier (Limes) in Germany.
Sebastian Sommer is a Roman archaeologist, dealing primarily with Roman frontier studies focused mainly in Germany and Britain. He also deals
primarily with heritage management as the State Conservator for Bavaria. Sebastian and his family are frequent visitors to Cape Cod.
Usually, the strategy of archaeological research focuses on excavations of ancient sites. However, excavations are costly and limited in scope, providing
just a keyhole view into a site. Additionally, as every excavation leads to the (partial) destruction of the site, in past decades, methods such as aerial photography, geophysics and airborne laser scanning (LIDAR or ALS) have been developed and used to discover and explore sites without interfering with the
complex structures underground. Sommer will discuss these methods and their application, focusing on sites of the Roman frontier (Limes) in Germany.
Sebastian Sommer is a Roman archaeologist, dealing primarily with Roman frontier studies focused mainly in Germany and Britain. He also deals
primarily with heritage management as the State Conservator for Bavaria. Sebastian and his family are frequent visitors to Cape Cod.
Location:
CCMNH
869 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
869 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
Date/Time Information:
Wednesday, May 1st
Beginning at 11:30
Beginning at 11:30
Contact Information:
Fees/Admission:
Admission: Non-Member $25 / Member $15 / Includes Program, Box Lunch & Museum
Advance Tickets Recommended: 508-896-3867, ext. 133
Sandwich choices include Roast Beef, Turkey Club or Tomato Basil
For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133
Advance Tickets Recommended: 508-896-3867, ext. 133
Sandwich choices include Roast Beef, Turkey Club or Tomato Basil
For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133
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