Objective Architecture as a symbol of power has long been intentionally used to define relationships between individuals, groups, cities and governments. Substantial traces of power and authority in architecture and landscapes during Late Antiquity also demonstrate the economic and political wellbeing of newly emerging elites in Western Europe. I aim to enhance archaeological knowledge of late antique society by exploring how new topographies of power were configured. The research involves six case studies in the Iberian Peninsula. To properly integrate them in a wider archaeological context, I will look at other representative sites in England and France. Each town to be studied has substantial archaeological evidence for the study of spatial configuration of power and to generate urban patterns. Cathedrals, palaces and the construction of large ecclesiastical complexes essentially materialized the spread of early Christianity and the secular elites form the basis of what I will explore in my project. Developed new archaeologies are starting to offer alternative pictures to the traditional images of townscape revealing diverse modes of material expression, symbolic significances of places, the social usage of space, and of structural change. The focus of this research is to draw together still scattered data to chart and interpret the changing nature of life in towns through the Late Antiquity period until Early Middle Age (AD 450-800). A multi-facetted archaeological approach using Geomatic proceedings and its methods and tools (Geography Information Systems, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) makes it possible to reconstruct ancient landscapes generated by social actions within territories across time. A further goal is to promote this archaeological record at a European scale, emphasizing its cultural and scientific dimensions. This project will benefit substantially from new intellectual challenges and training, which will be gained at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. Fields of science humanitieshistory and archaeologyhistoryancient historyhumanitieshistory and archaeologyhistorymedieval historyengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringremote sensinghumanitieshistory and archaeologyarchaeologyhumanitiesphilosophy, ethics and religionreligionschristianity Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Topic(s) MSCA-IF-2016 - Individual Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-MSCA-IF-2016 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF Coordinator UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON Net EU contribution € 183 454,80 Address GOWER STREET WC1E 6BT London United Kingdom See on map Region London Inner London — West Camden and City of London Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 183 454,80
