Barbara Kaim

Prof. Barbara Kaim is a distinguished scholar at the Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw, specializing in the archaeology of Iran and Central Asia. Her work bridges the study of the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian empires with a focus on cultural interactions, architectural practices, and religious iconography.

• Current research explores the archaeology of Iran and Central Asia, including fire temples, settlement patterns, and glyptic art.
• She has contributed extensively to studies on Zoroastrian practices and Sasanian statecraft, often collaborating with international experts.
• Her publications reveal expertise in ancient urban cultures, funerary architecture, and political symbolism across empires.

Scientific Contributions: Notable works include analysis of Achaemenid Anshan, Parthian pottery, and Sasanian fire temples, with recurring themes of cultural continuity and exchange. She has participated in excavation projects in Turkmenistan and Iran, including Gurukly Depe and Mele Hairam.