Stefan Altekamp

PD Dr. Stefan Altekamp is a researcher affiliated with Topoi, an interdisciplinary collaborative research center focused on spatial environments, historical spaces, and their perception and representation. His work spans Topoi I (2007-12), Topoi II (2012-19), and Topoi Plus, contributing to the groups 'Space & Collective Identities' and 'Fragments, ruins and space: the perception and representation of ancient spaces in modern contexts.'

• Projects: 'Archaeotopia', 'Spoliierung und Transposition', 'Reuse and Redistribution of Latin Inscriptions in Post-Roman North Africa'
• Fields of Interest: Spoliation, Late Antique architecture, cultural heritage in North Africa and the Middle East, spatial analysis, collective identities, and post-Roman period studies.

Altekamp’s research emphasizes the transformation of ancient spaces into modern contexts, examining processes of architectural reuse, cultural appropriation, and sociopolitical contestations over heritage sites like Carthage. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding how historical spaces influence contemporary collective identities and heritage practices.

His recent scholarly output includes edited volumes and articles analyzing spoliation centers, material redistribution, and global heritage dynamics. These works reflect a focus on epigraphy, urban archaeology, and the cultural production of archaeological spaces in the Mediterranean and Near East.

Altekamp actively participates in academic discourse, organizing conferences and delivering talks on topics such as 'Authenticity and global archaeology' and 'Archaeotopia as a focus of collective identities.'