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Eric H. Cline is a Professor of Classics, Anthropology, and History at George Washington University, affiliated with the Department of Classical & Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. He is Director of the Tel Kabri Expedition and Co-Editor of the Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research. His research focuses on biblical archaeology, Bronze Age Aegean civilizations, and the collapse of Late Bronze Age societies, with over 100 articles and 16 books to his credit.
Educations:
- Ph.D., 1991, University of Pennsylvania
- M.A., 1984, Yale University
- B.A., 1982, Dartmouth College
Dr. Cline’s research interests include military history, international connections in the Mediterranean, and the socio-environmental factors behind societal collapse. His work integrates field archaeology, textual analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches. Notably, he led excavations at Megiddo (1994–2014) and co-directs the Tel Kabri project, uncovering a Middle Bronze Age palace complex and wine storage facilities. His publications, such as 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed, explore the Late Bronze Age collapse and its legacy.
His articles analyze themes like the Amarna Letters, Aegean-Anatolian relations, and post-collapse societies. Awards include the Trachtenberg Prize for Teaching (2012) and Faculty Scholarship (2011). He has advised students through fieldwork and academic mentorship, contributing to archaeological training and public engagement.
Dr. Cline’s expeditions (Tel Kabri, Megiddo) and editorship of BASOR reflect his commitment to advancing archaeological knowledge and preserving cultural heritage. His work bridges academic and popular audiences, emphasizing archaeology’s role in understanding human resilience and historical patterns.
