Claire DE RUYT

Claire DE RUYT is a Researcher specializing in Roman archaeology, with fieldwork concentrated in Italian sites like Ostia and Alba Fucens. She has led or collaborated on five major archaeological projects (1992–2012), focusing on Roman pottery, excavation methodologies, and statistical modeling of artifacts. Her work bridges Belgian and Italian academic traditions through institutional collaborations.

Her research explores:

• Roman urban archaeology (particularly Ostia)
• Documentation of classical antiquities
• Statistical applications in material analysis
• Reception of 18th-century archaeological scholarship
• Preservation of photographic and archival collections

DE RUYT's recent publications (2012) examine historical archaeological collections and early modern scholarship, emphasizing archival preservation, artifact provenance, and the evolution of archaeological methodologies. She has presented research at international conferences including studies on Roman fortifications (2013) and age representation in antiquity (2011).

She has directed projects including:

• Roman pottery lamp analysis at Ostia's "Fabri Navales" temple (1992–ongoing)
• Statistical modeling of archaeological ceramics (2005–2006)
• Guide for researchers in Italy (2012)