Stefano Floris

Stefano Floris is a contract lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He specializes in Phoenician-Punic archaeology, focusing on religious practices, funerary rituals, and cultural interactions in the western Mediterranean, particularly in Sardinia.

• Ph.D. in Ancient World Studies, Ca' Foscari University (2020)
• M.A. in Archaeology and Cultures of the Ancient World, University of Bologna (2015)
• B.A. in Classics, University of Bologna (2013)

His research integrates fieldwork at Tophet sanctuaries (e.g., Bithia, Tharros) with digital methodologies, non-destructive analysis, and archival re-evaluation. He co-directs the Tophet of Bithia Archaeological Project (since 2021) and has contributed to 3D reconstructions of sacred sites.

Recent publications highlight trends in Punic religious iconography, stepped altars, and Tophet monumentality across the Mediterranean. Notable awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Margo Tytus Visiting Scholar designation.

• Teaching: Phoenician-Punic Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international institutions; utilizes digital archaeology techniques