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Abstract
patrick bowe To study the origins of the Western tradition of gardening, it is necessary to The Archaic period (eighth century BC to sixth century BC) study the evolution of the gardens of ancient Greece. Yet, garden historians Although the descriptions of gardens in the poems of Homer, The Odyssey and and archaeologists, with some notable exceptions, have devoted little atten- The Iliad, are of imagined gardens, it is reasonable to assume that they are based tion to them. The evidence is scant and scattered. Yet, a compilation and on his experience of gardens of the time. One of the gardens he refers to in The an attempted systemization of the evidence that is available may lead to an Odyssey is described as located adjoining a town. Another is located in the increased interest in the subject. In particular, the advances in garden suburbs — its site is described as ‘about as far from the town as a man’s voice can archaeology exemplified in recent years in Pompeii and Herculaneum may 5 6 carry’. A further garden is located on a farm deep in the countryside. All being be applied to Greek sites. described by Homer as royal gardens,
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Studies in the History of Gardens & Designed Landscapes – Taylor & Francis
Published: Aug 25, 2010