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Professor Margriet Haagsma is a Classical Archaeologist at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts, holding a PhD from the University of Groningen and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge. She specializes in Mediterranean Archaeology, particularly domestic space and urbanism in Ancient Greece. Her research focuses on the archaeology of Thessaly, co-directing excavations at Kastro Kallithea with Sophia Karapanou since 2001. Previously, she served as director of the Netherlands Institute at Athens (1993–2001). She currently leads the Future of the Past initiative with Pam Willoughby and chairs the SSHRC Committee 5A.
- Education:
- PhD and MA: University of Groningen
- MPhil: University of Cambridge
- Research Interests:
- Domestic Archaeology
- Ancient Urbanism
- Regional Identity in Greece
- Archaeological Method and Theory
Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, such as the Central Achaia Phthiotis Survey (CAPS) and the Kastro Kallithea Archaeological Project (KKAP). She has authored over 40 publications, including studies on Hellenistic husbandry practices and ethnic constructs in Achaia Phthiotis.
- Awards:
- McCalla Professorship (2014)
- Helena Fracchia Award for International Teaching (2021)
- Teaching:
- Graduate courses on Archaeological Theory and Greek City Planning
- Supervised over 20 graduate students
Haagsma serves on numerous committees, including the University of Alberta's Research Committee and the Canadian Institute in Greece. Her research integrates fieldwork, isotopic analysis, and historical geography to explore ancient socio-economic dynamics and regional identities.
