School of Archaeology
Dr Shyama Vermeersch
My research focuses on reconstructing past food production and subsistence practices (mainly in southwest Asia), and their impact on human societies (inequality) and the environment (climate change, biodiversity). I am also interested in using knowledge of the past to contribute to present-day discussions on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainability. Finally, I am invested in making research accessible to broader audiences and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusivity within our society.
Current Activities:
- British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow: “Farming and the rise of wealth inequality in the southern Levant during the Bronze (3,600-1,550 BCE) and Iron Ages (1,550-332 BCE)”.
- “The ancient city of Athribis near Sohag”, link: https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/467053756?language=en