Contributions generally aim to present broad syntheses on topics relating to a specific theme, discussions of key issues, or try to provide summaries of relevant new fieldwork. The volumes address themes relating to the historical reconstruction of Mediterranean society, from the accession of Diocletian (AD 283) to approximately the middle of the 7th century.
"Lavan’s long-term enterprise has revolutionized the study of late antique archaeology through its focus on various aspects of society, of the economy and of daily life, as well as of their physical context (urban and rural settlements, public and domestic structures, religious and funerary buildings) [...]."– Tassos Papacostas, in: Plekos, 27 (24 March 2025), p. 119. Read the full review here.