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Martin Mohr is a Lecturer and Research Associate at the Archaeological Institute of the University of Zurich, specializing in Classical Archaeology with a focus on Monte Iato in Sicily. He has been actively involved with the University of Zurich since 2000, progressing from researcher to lecturer since 2010, and has also held teaching positions at Italian universities including Università di Palermo and Università di Firenze.
Dr. Mohr's research interests span multiple areas of Classical Archaeology, with a particular focus on:
- Archaic Greek history and society
- Sacred roads and their significance in ancient urban planning
- Indigenous settlements in Western Sicily, particularly Monte Iato
- Ceramic analysis and production techniques
- Coloniality and locality in the Archaic Western Mediterranean
- Urban development in ancient Greek settlements
- Feasting practices and ritual spaces
His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining archaeological fieldwork with historical analysis and material culture studies. Dr. Mohr's research on Monte Iato has been particularly influential, with numerous publications documenting excavations from 2009 to the present.
Dr. Mohr has published extensively, including a monograph on sacred roads and numerous articles in prominent archaeological journals. His recent work shows a trend toward comparative studies, as evidenced by his 2024 article comparing sacred roads in Archaic Greece, the Chinese Qin and Han Empires, and the Archaic States of the Middle East. His research on Monte Iato continues to be a central focus, with annual excavation reports published in Antike Kunst.
Among his notable contributions are:
- His dissertation on 'The Sacred Road – A 'Middle Way'? Social Group Formation in the Field of Tension of the Archaic Polis' (2013)
- His research on the indigenous settlement of Monte Iato using ethnoarchaeometric approaches
- His work identifying potential gymnasion structures at Iaitas/Ietas
- His analysis of beer consumption in Archaic Monte Iato through gas chromatography
- His exploration of coloniality and locality in Archaic Western Sicily
Dr. Mohr is actively involved in teaching and fieldwork, currently leading excavation courses on Monte Iato and introductory archaeology courses at the University of Zurich. His work continues to contribute significantly to our understanding of Archaic Greek society and its interactions with indigenous populations in the Western Mediterranean.
