Christian de Reynier

Christian de Reynier serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Archaeology and Ancient Sciences within the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at the University of Neuchâtel. Concurrently, he works as a building archaeologist and project manager at the Office for the Protection of Monuments and Sites of the Canton of Neuchâtel since 2001, and participates in international archaeological missions in Ghana, Syria, and Jordan.

Education: Bachelor's (Master's) in Archaeology and History from the University of Neuchâtel; currently pursuing PhD at the University of Lausanne under Prof. Dave Lüthi on Architecture & Heritage, focusing on medieval castles of the County of Neuchâtel.

Research Focus: Specializes in building archaeology and heritage conservation across Roman to modern periods. Fieldwork spans Swiss sites (Neuchâtel Collegiate Church, Rochefort Castle, Môtiers Priory) and international contexts (Ghana's Gonja Project, Syrian and Jordanian missions). Integrates architectural analysis with historical documentation to examine political symbolism in monuments and settlement transitions.

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes multidisciplinary investigation of medieval structures, particularly castles and churches within dynastic frameworks. Publications bridge archaeological evidence with historical narratives, addressing restoration challenges and socio-political contexts of monument construction in Western Europe and Africa.

Projects & Activities: Manages archaeological investigations funded by entities like the Swiss-Liechtenstein Foundation. Activities include site management, monument restoration, academic conferences, exhibition curation, and public engagement through association animation.