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C. Brian Rose is the James B. Pritchard Professor of Archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences and the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. He serves as Curator-in-Charge of the Mediterranean Section and has held leadership roles including Immediate Past President of the Archaeological Institute of America and Trustee of the American Academy in Rome.
Education:
- Ph.D. (Art History and Archaeology), Columbia University, 1987
- M.A. (Art History and Archaeology), Columbia University, 1980
- B.A. (Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology), Haverford College, 1978
Research Focus: Specializes in Mediterranean archaeology, Roman art and archaeology, and the archaeology of Anatolia. Leads the Post-Bronze Age excavations at Troy (since 1988) and co-directs the Gordion Excavations (since 2006). His work integrates field archaeology with historical analysis, emphasizing dynastic commemoration, urban topography, and chronology studies.
Publication Trends: Recent works explore Troy’s Greek and Roman phases, Iron Age Gordion’s chronology, and Phrygian cultural landscapes. His research bridges classical antiquity with Anatolian studies, often addressing interdisciplinary themes like myth, material culture, and historical narratives.
Projects & Roles:
- Editor of Studia Troica, the annual journal of Troy excavations
- Preparing final publications on Troy’s West Sanctuary and Hellenistic/Roman domestic architecture
Teaching & Mentorship: Offers undergraduate/graduate courses on Roman topography, Troy’s archaeology, Augustan Rome, and Anatolian archaeology, fostering scholarly engagement with material culture and historical interpretation.
