David Eich

David Eich is a Researcher and Doctoral Candidate at the Institute of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, part of the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. He leads the DFG-Junior Research Group within the Emmy Noether-Program focused on 'Mythical Literary Works of the Old Babylonian Period as Epistemic Artefacts.' His work bridges ancient literary analysis and the study of knowledge systems in antiquity.

Research Interests: Eich specializes in Old Babylonian literary texts, exploring how they functioned as carriers of knowledge and cultural memory. His approach integrates philological analysis with broader epistemological questions about ancient Mesopotamian intellectual traditions. Key areas include cuneiform studies, mythological narratives, and the materiality of clay tablets.

Recent Work: His 2025 publication « Écoute ma tablette ! » (ARCHIBAB 5) examines how physical artifacts like clay tablets shaped literary and epistemic practices. This work contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on material culture and textual interpretation.

Professional Activities: Eich coordinates research initiatives under the Emmy Noether Program, fostering collaborations between philologists and archaeologists. He has organized symposia on ancient Near Eastern knowledge systems and mentors early-career researchers in cuneiform studies.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the DFG-funded Junior Research Group, which operates within the Institute of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, leveraging archival resources and digital humanities tools for textual analysis.