Tristan Carter

Tristan Carter is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McMaster University within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research spans archaeology and socio-cultural studies.

• Education: PhD, Institute of Archaeology (UCL), 1999

Research Interests: Carter specializes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern prehistory, focusing on transitions from hunter-gatherer societies to state-level systems. His work intersects archaeological science, British Neolithic studies, and analysis of lithic technology, while also engaging with political and pop cultural dimensions of ancient societies.