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Peter V. Lape is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Curator of Archaeology at the Burke Museum, University of Washington. His research focuses on social change in Island Southeast Asia over the past 5,000 years, emphasizing island seascapes, cross-cultural interactions (trade/warfare), human-environment relationships, and climate change. He also engages in public archaeology and museum studies in the Pacific Northwest.
Education:
- PhD in Anthropology, Brown University, 2000
- MA in Museum Studies, San Francisco State University, 1995
- BA in Physics, University of New Hampshire, 1985
Research Interests: Dr. Lape investigates tropical island seascapes, historical archaeology, and the interplay between human societies and environmental changes. His work spans Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and the Pacific Northwest, with particular attention to fortified settlements, Neolithic adaptations, and rock art analysis. He advocates for community-based archaeology and heritage preservation in conflict zones.
Grants & Labs: Active in fieldwork and laboratory analysis, including projects on Banda Islands, East Seram, and Timor-Leste. Collaborates with international teams on obsidian sourcing and lithic technology studies. Leads initiatives in museum curation at the Burke Museum, emphasizing Indigenous co-curation practices.
Labs/Teams: Directs the University of Washington Archaeology Lab, focusing on geochemical analysis and material culture studies. Engages with the Burke Museum’s Pacific Northwest collections and community archaeology programs.
