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My work here focuses on the interactions between the Greco-Roman world and the indigenous populations of the ancient Near East. I am especially interested in how local societies in the Eastern Mediterranean, including Jews, Idumaeans, Samaritans, Syrians, Phoenicians, Nabataeans, Egyptians, and others, adapted to and were influenced by processes of Hellenization and Romanization, with particular attention to religious, political, and social developments from the Hellenistic period through Late Antiquity.
I’m especially interested in:
- Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean, with a focus on the Late Hellenistic and Roman East
- Jewish history under Greek and Roman rule, particularly the Second Temple period and the Jewish–Roman wars
- Religious and cultural transformations in Late Antiquity, including Early Christianity, Rabbinic Judaism, and the Christianization of the Roman Empire
- Political, social, and religious developments in the Late Roman and Byzantine Empires
- Classical architecture, early synagogues and churches, and funerary architecture
- Philology and iconography, both insightful tools for deciphering historical and cultural evolutions
I am currently perusing my PhD studies abroad.
I'm thrilled to be here and always open to collaborations. Catch you around!
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25 January 2026
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that the function of more than thirty grooved stone pillars at Horvat Sumaqa (pictured) remains unknown?
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20 January 2026
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that an ancient amulet discovered in Horvat Rimmon bears a love charm in which its owner invokes angels to make another person love him?
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03 January 2026
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that the Zoninus collar (pictured) is the only known Roman slave collar that offers a reward for returning its wearer?
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30 September 2025
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that during the siege of Jerusalem in the First Jewish Revolt, the Romans crucified prisoners in various positions to intimidate the defenders into surrender?
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17 September 2025
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... that Red Sea tuna and seashells found at the roadside station of Khirbet es-Samra suggest that long-distance trade reached deep into Roman Arabia?
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22 July 2025
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... that a stepped pyramid at Horvat Midras (pictured) has been identified as the remnant of a monumental family tomb from Second Temple Judea?
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29 June 2025
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... that Horvat Mazad's walls, which also functioned as storage rooms, were likely a revival of centuries-old military architecture?
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16 June 2025
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... that the construction of the Colosseum was funded by spoils from the First Jewish–Roman War?
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11 November 2024
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... that the suppression of the Diaspora Revolt of 115–117 CE led to the near-total annihilation and displacement of Jewish communities in Cyrenaica, Cyprus, and much of Egypt?
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25 October 2024
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... that a small golden bell found at the site of the Mount Gerizim Temple is believed to have been part of the ephod of a high priest, as described in Exodus 28?
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21 September 2024
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... that the Rabbinic period was foundational in the ongoing development of Judaism and its traditions? (shared)
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21 May 2024
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... that excavations at Horvat 'Eqed (pictured) uncovered coinage and hiding complexes dating from the Bar Kokhba revolt, as well as arrowheads, armor scales, slingshots, and ballistae?
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2 May 2024
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... that the Jewish villagers of Qision dedicated an inscription for the salvation of Roman emperor Septimius Severus and his family?
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12 April 2024
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... that the mansions in the Herodian Quarter contain frescoes with burn marks and charred wooden beams, serving as evidence of Jerusalem's destruction in 70 AD?
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6 April 2024
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... that Maggio di Accettura, a festival in Italy dedicated to the Christian martyr Saint Julian, might have pagan origins or be linked to Langobard history?
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5 April 2024
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... that the ancient Jewish town of Modi'in housed a monumental mausoleum for the Hasmonean family, built in the 2nd century BC, that remains undiscovered?
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The New Page Reviewer's Iron Award
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| For over 360 article reviews during 2025. Thank you for patrolling new pages and helping us out with the backlog! -MPGuy2824 (talk) 07:04, 21 January 2026 (UTC)
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The Editor's Barnstar
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| Brilliant work at Zoninus collar. Thank you for working in this under-represented area of Wikipedia. Morogris (✉ • ✎) 06:05, 4 January 2026 (UTC)
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The Featured Article Medal
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| By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this special, very exclusive award created just for we few, we happy few, this band of brothers, who have shed sweat, tears and probably blood, in order to be able to proudly claim "I too have taken an article to Featured status". Gog the Mild (talk) 14:47, 31 December 2025 (UTC)
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The Original Barnstar
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| For your work on Diaspora Revolt, I found this page was very well written and see that you were by far the largest contributor to it. DervotNum4 (talk) 18:08, 3 December 2025 (UTC)
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The Writer's Barnstar
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| I've seen you around and you're doing impressive work. Andre🚐 18:19, 24 September 2024 (UTC)
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