Destruction by earthquakes left a much greater mark on archaeological discoveries than assumed by archaeologists, especially during antiquity. Simple and obvious examples are Troy, Sparta, Jericho, Megiddo (Armageddon), or Rome.

• What is the evidence - geological, geophysical, archaeological, historical, biblical - for earthquakes in the past?
• How have they affected ancient civilizations?
• Are there lessons for the future?

Units: 2
Instructor: Amos Nur
TA: Amy Day-Lewis
Location: Mitchell Earth Sciences Building, Room A16