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Sarah R. Graff is a Teaching Professor and Honors Faculty Fellow at Arizona State University's Barrett Honors College. Her research focuses on anthropological archaeology, examining early economies, social relationships in urban contexts, and material exchange systems. She specializes in the analysis of food production, consumption, and cooking practices in ancient societies, particularly through ceramic and botanical evidence.
Her work is deeply tied to field projects such as the Kerkenes Archaeological Project in Turkey, where she investigates Phrygian urbanization, water management, and material culture. Graff's studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending archaeological methods with political economy theory to understand how social hierarchies and economic systems shaped ancient lifeways.
Key themes in her publications include the archaeology of cuisine, the role of cooking in societal structures, and the material remains of ancient infrastructure. She collaborates with institutions like the American Schools of Oriental Research and has contributed to debates on resilience strategies in collapsing economies.
Graff's research also explores technological innovations in ceramic production and their implications for trade networks and cultural identity. Her work bridges gaps between domestic practices and broader sociopolitical dynamics, offering insights into how everyday activities reflect and reinforce power structures.
