A paucity of identifiable archaeological material makes it difficult to locate slavery in the archaeological record, but the figurines of slave characters in Roman comedy represent a rich, untapped... Show moreA paucity of identifiable archaeological material makes it difficult to locate slavery in the archaeological record, but the figurines of slave characters in Roman comedy represent a rich, untapped resource. One character in particular, the ‘clever slave’ (servus callidus), with his devious schemes and sharp wit, captured the imagination of Roman society. This clever slave’s popularity is attested archaeologically, with thousands of charming figurines spanning different time periods and geographical areas of the Classical world. Much discussed in the field of classics, no previous work has been undertaken to examine this character from an archaeological perspective in terms of its societal significance. Slave statuettes have been unearthed in homes, sanctuaries and tombs- diverse contexts that hint at their multitudinous purposes. By examining a representative sample of the material evidence alongside comedic texts I provide an in-depth look at servus callidus figurines: their form and iconography, their archaeological contexts and their po-tential agency for the society that produced and purchased them. Show less
We are very proud to present the first volume of INTER-SECTION: Innovative Approaches by Junior Archaeological Researchers! This journal emanates from the observation that student research which is... Show moreWe are very proud to present the first volume of INTER-SECTION: Innovative Approaches by Junior Archaeological Researchers! This journal emanates from the observation that student research which is carried out conform high theoretical and methodological standards is generally only read by a handful of people, as it is solely reported in theses and other written assignments. Often, however, such work would be a valuable contribution to the archaeological discourse and could provide ‘fresh’, innovative views on Archaeology as a discipline. Our aim is to make student research, carried out at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, available to a broader public by stimulating these junior archaeologists to write a short, focused article, counselled by a faculty teacher. Reviewing of these articles by renowned external specialists further aids in the amendment of these papers and provides an invaluable experience for a future academic career. INTER-SECTION is a platform where gathered knowledge of the past and innovative ambitions for the future meet, and are united to produce articles that appeal to a broad audience of archaeologists. Show less
This paper analyses the Kadesh Inscriptions of Ramesses II (ca. 1279-1213 BC) through the sociolinguistic concept “Linguistic Landscapes”. The inscriptions contain an account of the battle of... Show moreThis paper analyses the Kadesh Inscriptions of Ramesses II (ca. 1279-1213 BC) through the sociolinguistic concept “Linguistic Landscapes”. The inscriptions contain an account of the battle of Kadesh (located in modern-day Syria), which, despite the negative long-term consequences it had for the Egyptians, was used as the inspiration for the decoration of five temples. Previous studies have focused little on their purpose, and often interpreted them as being either propagandistic or apotropaic (i.e. meant to ward of evil). This study uses the location of the texts within the temple to reinterpret their possible function. It shows that the inscriptions were placed in different locations within the temples, including on the inside. This influences the potential audience for the texts, since only a limited amount of individuals were allowed within the temple.The spatial distribution brings about a new interpretation of the function of the Kadesh inscriptions: the worshipped god was thought of as being present in the temple, and would have been able to read the text. This leads to the hypothesis that the texts served as a reaffirmation of the bond between the pharaoh and the gods, who worked together to maintain order in Egypt. Show less
This article takes a look into the current heritage management of archaeological sites in the Peruvian capital Lima while focusing on community engagement. Furthermore, it examines how these... Show moreThis article takes a look into the current heritage management of archaeological sites in the Peruvian capital Lima while focusing on community engagement. Furthermore, it examines how these archaeological sites, which have no significant value for the community, can be transformed to cultural centres within the urban area in which they are situated. Archaeological sites can have three functions for the local community which can be benefited, namely cultural, educational, and of entertainment. The engagement of the local community can eventually result in the preservation of a site and the development of the community. In this view, they can take three roles in the management of archaeological sites, namely managers, users, and preservers. This article contributes to the understanding of how archaeological sites, which are situated in an urban area, can be valorised. Furthermore, it shows which efforts can be made to engage a local community with their archaeological heritage. And last, it gives an example of how local communities can participate in the management of archaeological sites. Show less
