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Laurence Gillot is a permanent Researcher at the Free University of Brussels (Belgium), affiliated with the ANHIMA research center. Previously, Gillot served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom). The research program centers on heritage studies with dual focus: historical analysis of archaeological practice and contemporary socio-political impacts of excavation projects, primarily in Syria and the Middle East.
Research interests span Heritage Studies (integrating history, politics and socio-anthropology), History of Archaeology, and Impacts of Archaeological Excavations on local communities. Key specialties include tourism dynamics at archaeological sites, accessibility frameworks for cultural heritage, and development applications of archaeological parks. This interdisciplinary work bridges archaeology, anthropology, and sustainable tourism planning through socio-spatial analysis and stakeholder relationship studies.
Analysis of 2006-2010 publications reveals consistent Middle Eastern focus (particularly Syria) with evolving methodology: initial historical studies (2007) progressed toward socio-spatial dynamics (2009-2010). Core themes include community impacts of heritage tourism, archaeologist-public engagement models, and preservation-enhancement compromises in development contexts. The work demonstrates strong regional expertise with methodological innovation in accessibility analysis.
As a permanent ULB researcher, Gillot maintains active international collaborations across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The ANHIMA center provides institutional support for fieldwork-intensive projects, particularly in Syria. Supervision opportunities emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining archaeological fieldwork with socio-anthropological analysis, preparing students for careers in heritage management and cultural policy.
Gillot's research group operates within ULB's ANHIMA center, leveraging its focus on 'inherited spaces' for studies of inhabited archaeological sites. Current work likely addresses post-conflict heritage recovery in Syria, with emphasis on community-centered reconstruction models and sustainable tourism frameworks developed through international partnerships.
