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Curtis Runnels is a Professor of Archaeology, Anthropology, and Classical Studies at Boston University. His research focuses on prehistoric archaeology of Greece, early hominin dispersals, lithic technology, and the history of archaeology. Affiliations include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and Senior Associate Member of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.
Education: Ph.D., Indiana University, 1981. Research spans over 50 years across Greece, Albania, Turkey, and California, with emphasis on Paleolithic/Mesolithic occupation, seafaring, and hominin migration patterns. Notable projects include surveys in Crete and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. He has conducted experimental archaeology using 3D printing for stone tool replication.
Received teaching awards including the Frank and Lynne Wisneski Award (2003) and Archaeological Institute of America Award (1997). His work challenges traditional Clovis First models, advocating for Pre-Clovis human presence in the Americas through sites like Cerutti Mastodon and Calico Hills. Key contributions include studies on prismatic blade functions, Pleistocene seafaring, and interdisciplinary connections between sciences and humanities.
Labs/fieldwork: Active in Mediterranean and Aegean regions, collaborating with institutions like Stanford University Press and Hesperia journal. Current research examines early hominin dispersals and lithic technology evolution.
