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Dr. Anna Källén is based at Stockholm University's Department of Archaeology and Ancient Culture, specializing in archaeology, heritage, and the history of archaeology in Southeast Asia and Scandinavia. Her work employs critical and postcolonial theory, with a focus on Laos, where she has led two research projects on archaeological sites' past and present. She currently contributes to a biographical research project on Swedish archaeologist Olov R.T. Janse. Her notable publication, Stones Standing (2015), examines colonialism and ecotourism in Northern Laos.
Her research interests span heritage studies, postcolonial critiques of archaeological practices, and the intersection of colonial history with contemporary tourism. She actively participates in academic events, including sessions on heritage discourse in Asia/Europe and artifact looting cases like Ban Chiang.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her scholarly contributions include leading research projects and publishing influential works. She collaborates in interdisciplinary teams, such as the Olov Janse biographical project, reflecting her commitment to contextualizing archaeological legacies.
