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Christopher M. Monroe is a Senior Lecturer at Cornell University's Department of Near Eastern Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies (University of Michigan, 2000) and an M.A. in Nautical Archaeology (Texas A&M University, 1990). His career spans active underwater and terrestrial excavations across Turkey, Syria, Israel, Greece, and Cyprus since 2006.
- Ph.D., Near Eastern Studies - University of Michigan (2000)
- M.A., Nautical Archaeology - Texas A&M University (1990)
- B.S., Anthropology - Michigan State University (1985)
- M.A., Information Science - University of Michigan (2001)
Monroe's research focuses on socioeconomic and maritime dimensions of the Late Bronze and Iron Ages in the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East, particularly examining liminal spaces, trade networks, and economic anthropology. His publications demonstrate expertise in integrating textual and archaeological evidence to analyze ancient commerce.
Key trends in his 15 most recent publications reveal sustained research into Late Bronze Age trade, maritime archaeology, economic balance, and Phoenician power dynamics. Specific methodologies include comparative analysis of shipping jars, Ugaritic tablet interpretations, and world-systems perspectives.
- Stephen and Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award (2021)
- Society Fellow at the Society for Humanities (2008)
Monroe's teaching portfolio includes courses on Ancient Egyptian Civilization, Nautical Archaeology, and Phoenician Trade, reflecting his dual expertise in textual analysis and material culture. His work challenges traditional Marxist economic models by emphasizing Weberian merchant behavior frameworks.
