Institut für Klassische Archäologie

Dr. Niccolò Mugnai (AFHEA)

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (Assistant Professor)

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Institut für Klassische Archäologie
Schloss Hohentübingen 
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niccolo.mugnaispam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de
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Sprechzeiten
während der Vorlesungszeit: Dienstag 10-12 (mit Voranmeldung via Mail)

Lehrveranstaltungen
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Aktuelle Projekte

Public and Private Life at Ancient Populonia: Rise and Decline

Forschungsschwerpunkte

  • Griechisch-römische Architektur, Kunst und Urbanistik
  • Griechisch-römische Bauornamentik
  • Archäologie der römischen Provinzen
  • Geschichte und Archäologie Nordafrikas
  • Topographie und Archäologie der Stadt Rom
Seit 09.2024
Assistant Professor (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) am Institut für Klassische Archäologie an der Universität Tübingen
Seit 07.2024
Research Associate

University of Oxford, Faculty of Classics

Seit 01.2024
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Advance HE
05.2020 - 07.2024
Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow

University of Oxford, Faculty of Classics

12.2020 - 07.2024
Assistant Director

British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies

10.2018 - 06.2019
Residential Research Fellow

British School at Rome

10.2017 - 06.2018
Rome Fellow

British School at Rome

09.2015 - 05.2017
Research Assistant

Libyan Antiquities at Risk Project, University of Leicester, School of Archaeology and Ancient History – Arts and Humanities Research Council

02.2016
PhD degree award

University of Leicester, Thesis Titel: “Architectural decoration and urban history in Mauretania Tingitana (Morocco)” (Supervisor: Prof. David J. Mattingly; Examiners: Dr. Janet DeLaine, Prof. Sarah Scott)

10.2012 - 06.2017
John Dore Scholarship

British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies

10.2011 - 09.2012
Daniela Fusaro Scholarship in Classical Archaeology
10.2011 - 02.2016
PhD studies in Archaeology (Arts Research)

University of Leicester, School of Archaeology and Ancient History

04.2010
MA degree award

University of Siena, 110 cum laude. Thesis Titel: “The auxilia in Mauretania Tingitana: material evidence from Thamusida” (Supervisor: Prof. Stefano Camporeale)

10.2008 - 04.2010
MA studies in Archaeology

University of Siena, Department of Historical Sciences and Cultural Heritage

02.2008
BA degree award

University of Siena, 110 cum laude. Thesis Titel: “Geography and history of Roman settlements in Mauretania Tingitana during the provincial era” (Supervisor: Prof. Emanuele Papi)

10.2004 - 02.2008
BA studies in Sciences of Archaeological Heritage

University of Siena, Department of Historical Sciences and Cultural Heritage

Publikationen

Monographien

  • Mugnai, N. 2018. Architectural Decoration and Urban History in Mauretania Tingitana (Mediterranean Archaeology Studies, 1). Rome: Quasar
    Rezensionen: L. Fuduli, Archeologia Classica 72, 2021; G. Sears, The Classical Review 70.2, 2020; A. Ibba, Latomus 78, 2019; C. Aranegui, Journal of Roman Archaeology 32, 2019; N. Sheldrick, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2019.09.39; B. Russell, Libyan Studies 50, 2019

Herausgeberschaft

  • Mugnai, N. (ed.) 2024. Tripolitania in the Roman Empire and Beyond (British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies Open Access Monograph, 4). London: British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies (in press, expected December 2024)
  • Mugnai, N. (ed.) 2023. Architectures of the Roman World: Models, Agency, Reception. Oxford: Oxbow Books
  • Mugnai, N., Nikolaus, J. and Ray, N. (eds) 2016. De Africa Romaque: Merging Cultures across North Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference held at the University of Leicester (26-27 October 2013) (Society for Libyan Studies Conference, 1). London: Society for Libyan Studies
    Rezensionen: A. Ibba, Latomus 77, 2018; S. Ardeleanu, American Journal of Archaeology 121.4, 2017    

Beiträge in Zeitschriften, Sammel- und Kongressbänden

  • Mugnai, N. 2024. Approaching ancient Tripolitania: an introduction. In Mugnai, N. (ed.), Tripolitania in the Roman Empire and Beyond (British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies Open Access Monograph, 4). London: British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies (in press, expected December 2024)
  • Mugnai, N. 2024. Transforming the city: large- and small-scale building activities at Lepcis Magna in the Severan period. In Mugnai, N. (ed.), Tripolitania in the Roman Empire and Beyond (British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies Open Access Monograph, 4). London: British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies (in press, expected December 2024)
  • Mugnai, N. 2023. Architectures of the Roman World: an introduction. In Mugnai, N. (ed.), Architectures of the Roman World: Models, Agency, Reception. Oxford: Oxbow Books, 1-4
  • Mugnai, N. 2023. Building and reshaping public spaces in North Africa in the early imperial period: the examples of Thugga, Lepcis Magna, and Cyrene. In Mugnai, N. (ed.), Architectures of the Roman World: Models, Agency, Reception. Oxford: Oxbow Books, 153-178
  • Mugnai, N. 2022. Architecture and art. In Hitchner, R.B. (ed.), A Companion to North Africa in Antiquity. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell, 247-284
  • Mugnai, N. 2019. Egyptianising motifs and Alexandrian influences on some elements of architectural decoration from Mauretania Tingitana (Morocco). In Bąkowska-Czerner, G. and Czerner, R. (eds), Greco-Roman Cities at the Crossroads of Cultures. The 20th Anniversary of Polish-Egyptian Conservation Mission Marina el-Alamein. Oxford: Archaeopress, 162-173
  • Mugnai, N. 2017. At the edge of the Roman world: the Corinthian and composite capitals from Sala, Banasa and Volubilis (Mauretania Tingitana). In Pensabene, P., Milella, M. and Caprioli, F. (eds), Decor. Decorazione e architettura nel mondo romano. Atti del convegno internazionale, Roma, 21-24 maggio 2014 (Thiasos Monografie, 9). Rome: Quasar, 363-378
  • Mugnai, N. 2016. Architectural decoration at Sala (Chellah) and in Mauretania Tingitana: Punic-Hellenistic legacies, Roman official art, and local motifs. In Mugnai, N., Nikolaus, J. and Ray, N. (eds), De Africa Romaque: Merging Cultures across North Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference held at the University of Leicester (26-27 October 2013) (Society for Libyan Studies Conference, 1). London: Society for Libyan Studies, 215-229
  • Nikolaus, J. and Mugnai, N. 2016. Introducing De Africa Romaque. In Mugnai, N., Nikolaus, J. and Ray, N. (eds), De Africa Romaque: Merging Cultures across North Africa. Proceedings of the International Conference held at the University of Leicester (26-27 October 2013) (Society for Libyan Studies Conference, 1). London: Society for Libyan Studies, 3-8
  • Mugnai, N., Bigi, L. and Perotti, M. 2016. Copper alloy items from the Roman military site of Thamusida (Sidi Ali ben Ahmed – Morocco). In Giumlia-Mair, A. and Mattusch, C. (eds), Proceedings of the XVIIth International Congress on Ancient Bronzes, Izmir. Autun: Éditions Mergoil, 111-117
  • Mugnai, N., Bigi, L., Bernardoni, E., Fanelli, R. and Perotti, M. 2013. Metalli. In Akerraz, A., Camporeale, S. and Papi, E. (eds), Sidi Ali ben Ahmed – Thamusida, 3. I materiali. Rome: Quasar Editions, 369-444
  • Mugnai, N. 2024. Architectural ornament in Tripolitania, North Africa, and beyond: some remarks on research approaches and interpretation. Quaderni di Archeologia della Libya 25: in press.
  • Leitch, V. and Mugnai, N. 2022. Editors’ introduction. Libyan Studies 53: 5-6.
  • Camporeale, S., Mugnai, N. and Pansini, R. 2022. The civic district of Sala (Chellah – Rabat, Morocco): shaping and perceiving monuments under the Roman Empire. Libyan Studies 53: 97-116
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. A promenade at Lepcis Magna: experiencing buildings from the Augustan to the Antonine era. Libyan Studies 52: 87-118
  • Leitch, V., Mattingly, D.J. and Mugnai, N. 2019. The Society for Libyan Studies archive: history, organisation, recent and future developments. Libyan Studies 50: 81-85
  • Mugnai, N. 2018. Bridging cultures across the Mediterranean: architectural and social interconnections in North Africa, Sicily and Sardinia (second century BC – third century AD). Papers of the British School at Rome 86: 346-347
  • Nikolaus, J., Mugnai, N., Rayne, L., Zerbini, A., Mattingly, D.J., Walker, S., Abdrbba, M., Alhaddad, M., Buzaian, A. and Emrage, A. 2018. Training, partnerships, and new methodologies for protecting Libya’s cultural heritage. Quaderni di Archeologia della Libya 21: 351-358
  • Mattingly, D.J., Bokbot, Y., Sterry, M., Cuénod, A., Fenwick, C., Gatto, M., Ray, N., Rayne, L., Janin, K., Lamb, A., Mugnai, N. and Nikolaus, J. 2017. Long-term history in a Moroccan oasis zone: the Middle Draa Project 2015. Journal of African Archaeology 15: 141-172
  • Mugnai, N., Nikolaus, J., Mattingly, D.J. and Walker, S. 2017. Libyan Antiquities at Risk: protecting portable cultural heritage. Libyan Studies 48: 11-21
  • Eck, W. and Mugnai, N. 2016. A new military diploma for the troops of Moesia inferior (19 January 136). Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 198: 218-222
  • Mugnai, N. 2016. A new military diploma for the troops of Mauretania Tingitana (26 October 153). Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 197: 243-248
  • Eck, W., Mugnai, N. and Pangerl, A. 2015. Ein Diplom für einen Flottensoldaten aus Titiopolis in Cilicia. Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 193: 249-252
  • Mugnai, N. 2014. A military diploma of Antoninus Pius for the troops of Moesia inferior. Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphic 190: 305-310
  • Mugnai, N. 2011. Componenti di un carro di età romana in una collezione privata a Siena. Università di Siena, Annali della Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia 32: 19-37
  • Mugnai, N. 2011. Due appliques militari iscritte, custodite in una collezione privata, e nuove osservazioni su alcuni esemplari da Thamusida (Mauretania Tingitana). Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 179: 299-303
  • Mugnai, N. 2011. Un nuovo diploma militare per le truppe della Dacia inferior. Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 177: 277-280
  • Mugnai, N. 2011. Equites singulares Augusti: un nuovo diploma militare del regno di Adriano. Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik 176: 262-266

Rezensionen

  • Mugnai, N. 2024. Review of S. Agbamu, Restorations of empire in Africa: ancient Rome and modern Italy’s African colonies. Classical World 118: in press
  • Mugnai, N. 2024. Review of L. Musso, M.A. Turjman, with R. Bucolo (eds), Libia – Italia. Un’archeologia condivisa. Libyan Studies 55: online first view
  • Mugnai, N. 2023. Review of A. Russo, S. Francocci and S. De Angeli (eds), Augusto. Città e territorio, potere ed immagini: l’esempio del Latium e dell’Etruria meridionale. Journal of Roman Studies 113: 240-241
  • Mugnai, N. 2023. The Palatine in Augustan times (review of P. Pensabene (ed.), Il complesso di Augusto sul Palatino. Nuovi contributi all’interpretazione delle strutture e delle fasi). The Classical Review 73.2: 656-658
  • Mugnai, N. 2023. Review of C.R. Potts (ed.), Architecture in ancient central Italy. Connections in Etruscan and early Roman building. American Journal of Archaeology 127.2: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2022. Review of S. Ardeleanu, Numidia romana? Die Auswirkungen der römischen Präsenz in Numidien (2. Jh. v. Chr. – 1. Jh. n. Chr.). Bonner Jahrbücher 221: 339-341
  • Mugnai, N. 2022. Review of D. Cardona, Roman architecture in Malta. Libyan Studies 53: 173-175
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. Review of M. Euzennat and H. Slim (eds), Recherches archéologiques tuniso-françaises à Rougga, I. Le forum et ses abords (fouilles 1971-74). Libyan Studies 52: 188-189
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. Review of A.I. Wilson and A. Bowman (eds), Trade, commerce, and the state in the Roman world. The Antiquaries Journal 101: 433-434
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. Review of R. Burns, Origins of the colonnaded streets in the cities of the Roman East. The Antiquaries Journal 101: 434-435
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. Review of C. Prescott, A. Karivieri, P. Campbell, K. Göransson and S. Tusa (eds), Trinacria, “An island outside time”. International archaeology in Sicily. Antiquity 95.383: 1355-1356
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. Review of N. Toma, Marmor – Maße – Monumente. Vorfertigung, Standardisierung und Massenproduktion marmorner Bauteile in der römischen Kaiserzeit. Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2021.05.08: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. Review of A. Dell’Acqua, La decorazione architettonica di Brescia romana. Edifici pubblici e monumenti funerari dall’età repubblicana alla tarda antichità. American Journal of Archaeology 125.2: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2021. Review of L. De Ligt and J. Bintliff (eds), Regional urban systems in the Roman world, 150 BCE-250 CE. Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2021.01.29: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2020. Review of E.C. Partida and B. Schmidt-Dounas (eds), Listening to the stones: essays on architecture and function in ancient Greek sanctuaries in honour of Richard Alan Tomlinson. Journal of Hellenic Studies 140: 280
  • Mugnai, N. 2020. Reconstructing the history and architecture of the Curia in the Forum Vetus at Lepcis Magna (review of M. Livadiotti and G. Rocco, Exornata aedes. La curia del Foro Vecchio di Leptis Magna). Journal of Roman Archaeology 33: 795-805
  • Mugnai, N. 2020. Review of A. Russo, F. Guarnieri, P. Xella and J.A. Zamora López (eds), Carthago. Il mito immortale – Carthago. The immortal myth; A. Russo, F. Guarnieri, P. Xella and J.A. Zamora López (eds), Carthago. Il mito immortale. La mostra – Carthago. The immortal myth. The exhibition. Libyan Studies 51: 170-174
  • Mugnai, N. 2020. Review of M. Cébeillac-Gervasoni, N. Laubry and F. Zevi (eds), Ricerche su Ostia e il suo territorio. Atti del Terzo Seminario Ostiense. Journal of Roman Studies 110: 254-256
  • Mugnai, N. 2020. Building activities in Republican Rome (review of S. Bernard, Building mid-Republican Rome: labor, architecture, and the urban economy). The Classical Review 70.1: 215-217
  • Mugnai, N. 2020. Review of N. Lamare, Les fontaines monumentales en Afrique romaine. Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2020.03.23: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2019. Review of C. Voigts, Selinus VI. Die Altäre in den Stadtheiligtümern. Studien zur westgriechischen Altararchitektur im 6. und 5. Jahrhundert v. Chr. BABesch 94: 271-272
  • Mugnai, N. 2019. Review of L.M. Caliò, V. Caminneci, M. Livadiotti, M.C. Parello and M.S. Rizzo (eds), Agrigento: nuove ricerche sull’area pubblica centrale. BABesch 94: 272-273
  • Mugnai, N. 2019. Review of K. Kaderka, Les décors tympanaux des temples de Rome; M.B. Gensheimer, Decoration and display in Rome’s imperial thermae: messages of power and their popular reception at the Baths of Caracalla. Journal of Roman Studies 109: 338-340
  • Mugnai, N. 2019. Review of H. Tréziny, Mégara Hyblaea 7: la ville classique, hellénistique et romaine. American Journal of Archaeology 123.3: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2019. Review of F. Baratte, V. Brouquier-Reddé and E. Rocca (eds), Du culte aux sanctuaires: l’architecture religieuse dans l’Afrique romaine et byzantine. Actes du colloque, 18-19 avril 2013, Paris. American Journal of Archaeology 123.2: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2019. Status, roles and trade in the Roman world (review of G. Cupcea and R. Varga (eds), Social interactions and status markers in the Roman world). The Classical Review 69.1: 281-284
  • Mugnai, N. 2018. Review of L.M. Caliò and J. des Courtils (eds), L’architettura greca in occidente nel III secolo a.C. Atti del convegno di studi, Pompei-Napoli 20-22 maggio 2015. American Journal of Archaeology 122.2: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2017. Review of L. Lancaster, Innovative vaulting in the architecture of the Roman empire: 1st to 4th centuries CE; P. Vitti, Building Roman Greece: innovation in vaulted construction in the Peloponnese; C.M. Amici, Architettura romana. Dal cantiere all’architetto: soluzioni concrete per idee progettuali. Journal of Roman Studies 107: 343-346
  • Mugnai, N. 2017. Review of L. Brassous and A. Quevedo (eds), Urbanisme civique en temps de crise. Les espaces publics d’Hispanie et de l’Occident romain entre le IIe et le IVe siècle. Latomus 76.2: 510-513
  • Mugnai, N. 2017. Review of S. Aounallah and J.-C. Golvin (eds), Dougga: études d’architecture religieuse 2. Les sanctuaires du forum, du centre de l’agglomération et de la Grande rue courbe. American Journal of Archaeology 121.3: online access
  • Mugnai, N. 2016. Review of T.A. Marder and M. Wilson Jones (eds), The Pantheon: from antiquity to the present. Journal of Roman Studies 106: 290-292
  • Mugnai, N. 2015. Review of B. Russell, The economics of the Roman stone trade. Journal of Roman Studies 105: 399-400
  • Mugnai, N. 2014. Review of M. Beykan, Ionische Kapitelle auf Prokonnesos. Produktion und Export römischer Bauteile. Archeologia Classica 65: 583-587
  • Mugnai, N. 2014. Review of A. Leone, The end of the Pagan city: religion, economy, and urbanism in Late Antique North Africa. Libyan Studies 45: 180-183
  • Mugnai, N. 2013. Review of C. Aranegui and H. Hassini (eds), Lixus-3. Área suroeste del sector monumental (cámaras Montalbán) 2005-2009. Libyan Studies 44: 166-169

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