Caroline Wallis

Caroline Wallis is a postdoctoral researcher in Social and Cultural Anthropology affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Ancient Near Eastern Empires (ANEE). Her interdisciplinary work bridges anthropology, archaeology, and political theory through empirical studies of ancient empires and contemporary migrant heritage.

• PhD in Ethnology, University Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France
• MA in Visual Anthropology, University of Barcelona, Spain
• MA in Ethnology, University Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France
• BA in Sociology and Ethnology, Nîmes University & Paul Valéry University, Montpellier, France

Wallis specializes in Cosmopolitics, Mesopotamian Empires of the First Millennium BCE, Rituals and Ritualization, and Sociological Aspects of Economic Activity. Her research employs Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical frameworks to analyze ancient social structures and material culture, particularly focusing on political systems and compliance mechanisms in Neo-Assyrian contexts. Recent projects examine modern migrant experiences in Finland through heritage implementation and digital documentation.

Wallis' publications demonstrate a consistent focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining anthropological theory with classical archaeology. Key trends include the application of Bourdieusian habitus to ancient societies, analysis of legal/ritual texts as social theory, and the intersection of material culture with identity formation processes.

As project manager for ANEE and active participant in international research networks, Wallis contributes to collaborative efforts in decoding ancient political systems and creating contemporary cultural exhibits. Her work spans peer-reviewed articles, digital products, and solo art productions like the Mesopotamian New Year rituals documentation.