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Veronica Morriss is a Lecturer in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. She holds a MA in Nautical Archaeology from Texas A&M University and a Conservation of Archaeological Resources certificate. As a research associate at the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA), she co-directed the excavation of a 3rd Dynasty boat burial at Abusir. Her research focuses on Islamic archaeology, maritime cultural landscapes, and early Islamic trade networks. Morriss has conducted fieldwork globally, including terrestrial projects in Egypt and Vietnam, underwater excavations in Alexandria and Greece, and deepwater surveys in Crete and Israel.
Education: MA in Nautical Archaeology (Texas A&M University), Conservation Certificate. Key projects include the Ioppa Maritima Project and co-founding a photogrammetry company for archaeological preservation. She has edited special issues on ribats and medieval Islamic fortifications, contributing to debates on coastal defense and trade infrastructure.
Her work highlights the interplay between maritime networks, religious institutions (e.g., ribāṭs), and economic strategies in the Umayyad Caliphate. Recent publications analyze Red Sea trade integration and the socio-spiritual roles of coastal fortifications. She collaborates internationally, with affiliations spanning universities in Haifa, Berlin, and Madrid.
