Laurence Gillot

Laurence Gillot is a Lecturer at Paris Diderot University and head of the Master's program 'City, Architecture, Heritage.' She teaches heritage history and sociology across disciplines, including at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Her research focuses on archaeological site management in Syria and Morocco, socio-economic impacts of tourism in Arab-Muslim regions, and colonial/post-colonial archaeology. She conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge on 20th-century archaeological practices. Key projects include studies on the Figuig Oasis (Morocco) for UNESCO inscription and Bosra (Syria) urban archaeology. Her work bridges heritage conservation, territorial development, and cultural policies, emphasizing interdisciplinary and global perspectives.

Education & Professional Background
PhD in Archaeology/Socio-History (details unspecified). Postdoctoral research at University of Cambridge (social history of archaeology).

Research Themes
Her expertise includes:

• Heritage management and tourism in Mediterranean/Arab regions
• GIS applications for heritage preservation
• Colonial-era archaeological practices and their legacies
• Cultural policies in post-colonial contexts

Publications emphasize methodological innovations (e.g., GIS use) and socio-political dimensions of heritage.

Professional Activities
Organized sessions at ACHS 2016 on heritage conflicts and World Heritage inscription processes. Collaborates with international institutions on heritage safeguarding initiatives.