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Katerina Gottardo is a PhD candidate and researcher affiliated with Durham University's Department of Classics and Ancient History. Her work focuses on Roman Archaeology, particularly hydraulic installations in theatres and architectural techniques. She holds a BA and MA in Archaeology from the University of Padova and is supervised by Dr. Edmund Thomas (Durham), Dr. Erica Bexley (Durham), Prof. Ian Haynes (Newcastle), and Dr. Davide Motta (UCL). Her doctoral research, funded by AHRC via Northern Bridge, examines aquatic performances in Roman theatres at Ostia and Pompeii.
- Education:
- MA in Science of Archaeology, University of Padova
- BA in Archaeology, University of Padova
- Research Interests:
- Roman theatre architecture
- Hydraulic systems and water management
- Building techniques in Cisalpine regions
- Key Projects:
- "Rome Transformed Project" (stratigraphical analysis)
- "Falerii Novi Project" (excavations)
- Interdisciplinary analysis of Ostia's theatre sewerage systems
Her recent conference presentations include discussions on water spectacles in Roman theatres, published in journals like Cuadernos De Prehistoria Y Arqueología De La Universidad De Granada. She actively engages with collaborative initiatives across institutions, emphasizing archaeological methodology and ancient engineering.
