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Dr. Phillip Edwards is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology & History at La Trobe University (Melbourne, Australia), specializing in Levantine prehistory and the origins of sedentary life. With 30+ years of fieldwork in Jordan, he focuses on Lower to Neolithic period sites, particularly the Natufian settlement of Wadi Hammeh 27.
- Education: BSc (Monash University), BA(Hons), PhD (University of Sydney)
- Languages: French, Arabic (read/write/speak/understand)
His research explores Pleistocene-Early Neolithic transitions in the Jordan Valley, emphasizing environmental contexts for the first villages. Key projects include the Australian Research Council-funded Earliest Village People and publication of Wadi Hammeh 27's stratigraphy.
Recent articles address Natufian cultural diffusion, artifact analysis, and Pleistocene lake systems' impact on settlement patterns. Awards include the 2013 American Schools of Oriental Research G. Ernest Wright Award.
Dr. Edwards supervises PhD candidates in Earth Sciences and co-supervises geoarchaeological projects. His expertise spans Jordanian archaeology, origins of farming, and lithic/residue analysis.
