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Dr. Florian Cousseau is an external collaborator and archaeologist specializing in recent European prehistory, megalithism, and the archaeology of built structures. He focuses on Neolithic megalithic architecture in Western France and the Levant, employing 3D tools and building archaeology methodologies. His work includes directing studies on Breton megalithic tumuli and collaborating on projects like the Mengez necropolis in Lebanon and Neolithic monumentalism in the Loire-Charente region. His research has been funded by French and international institutions.
Education: PhD in Archaeology (2011–2016, University of Rennes 1), Master's in Archaeology and Archaeosciences (2009–2011, University of Rennes), Erasmus at Durham University (2010), and a Bachelor's in Art History and Archaeology (2006–2009, University of Nantes). His doctoral thesis, Archéologie du bâti mégalithique dans l'Ouest de la France, won the 2018 UISPP thesis prize.
Research interests emphasize methodological innovation in prehistoric architecture, megalithic construction techniques, and the socio-cultural roles of monuments. Current projects explore the emergence of megalithism in Switzerland and neighboring regions, as well as the preservation of endangered sites like Mengez.
Public outreach includes a Facebook page, archaeological site documentation (e.g., Guennoc Island), and media contributions (e.g., Futuremag Arte’s 2015 feature on virtual reality archaeology). His work bridges technical innovation and cultural heritage preservation, with a focus on transnational comparisons.
