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Teodoro Scarano is an Associate Professor of Prehistory and Protohistory at the Department of Cultural Heritage, University of Salento. He specializes in Mediterranean archaeology, focusing on the Copper Age, Bronze Age, and Early Iron Age in the Ionian-Adriatic region. His research explores fortified settlements, funerary practices, pottery analysis, and cultural interactions. He directs the Prehistory and Protohistory Laboratory and the Archaeology Laboratory at Torre Guaceto. Scarano leads major projects such as the Roca Archaeological Project (since 2019), the LINK Project in Cyprus (since 2023), and the WALLFare project funded by PRIN2022. He also coordinates excavations at Roca Vecchia and Torre Guaceto necropolis. His work integrates ICT and AI for heritage documentation and landscape archaeology. Scarano teaches courses in Prehistoric Archaeology, European Protohistory, and Aegean/Cypriot Archaeology at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Education: PhD in Archaeology (not explicitly stated, inferred from role).
- Research Projects: Includes international collaborations with institutions like the University of Michigan and CNR-ISPC. Projects focus on rock art, pottery production, and Bronze Age social dynamics.
Research Interests: Scarano’s work emphasizes fortified settlements, funerary practices, and the application of technology in archaeology. He studies human-environment interactions and territorial organization through landscape archaeology.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Prehistory and Protohistory Laboratory and collaborates with the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area. Oversees multidisciplinary teams in Cyprus and Albania.
