History and Archaeology of Medieval Florence
Introduction
Florence is among the main historical cities in Italy. Currently the most enduring tourist destination in the country, Florence is lauded for its stable economy, diverse culture, politics, and outstanding architecture. For many archaeologists, it is the center of heritage across the world. Also known as the ‘Athens’ of the middle ages, the city played a major role facilitating trade and finance, making the region generally wealthy and enduring. The history of the city, learnt through its archaeology is perhaps the major reason for its current glory. Therefore, in an attempt to understand the city, it is critical to explore its history as exemplified by its archaeological aspects. This discussion is intended to offer a deep exploration of the City of Florence as reflected by its archeological evidence including buildings and excavations. There was a myriad of activities in the city of Florence, and many of them have provided essential archeological evidence to understand what was going on until the renaissance period.
History of the City of Florence
Foundation