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Professor Anne Haour is an archaeologist specializing in African medieval history (AD 500–1500), affiliated with the University of East Anglia's School of World Art Studies and the Sainsbury Research Unit. She holds leadership roles in the Centre for African Art & Archaeology and ClimateUEA. Her research focuses on material culture, cowrie shells, ceramics, and coastal heritage resilience in West Africa and the Indian Ocean. Haour has directed major projects like the ERC-funded 'Crossroads of Empires' (2011–2015) and the CLARE-funded 'CoHeRe' (2025–2026), emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement. She received Fellowships from the British Academy and Society of Antiquaries. Her work bridges archaeology, history, and climate science to address global challenges. Notable grants exceed £2 million, and she supervises doctoral students in African archaeology. Past projects include cowrie shell studies in the Maldives and Benin, as well as heritage tourism initiatives. She teaches modules like 'A myth of timeless Africa?' and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through climate resilience research.
Education:
- D.Phil Archaeology, University of Oxford (2002)
- Masters in Research Methods for the Humanities, University College London (1998)
- B.A. Archaeology & Anthropology, University of Oxford (1995)
Research Interests: Archaeology of West Africa and the Indian Ocean, medieval trade networks, material culture analysis, cultural heritage management, and climate resilience.
Grants & Activities:
- Principal Investigator for £2M+ grants, including Climate Adaptation & Resilience (CLARE) funding.
- Editorial roles for journals like Azania and Zaria Archaeological Papers.
- Leadership in international workshops, e.g., 'Being and Becoming Hausa' (2010).
Awards: British Academy Fellowships (2021, 2023), Society of Antiquaries Fellow (2018).
