Dr. Craig Harvey

Biography

Craig Harvey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Classics, & Religion at the University of Alberta. He completed his PhD in Classical Art and Archaeology at the University of Michigan in 2020, after previously obtaining his Master's degree from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor's degree from Queen's University. Prior to joining the University of Alberta, he held a postdoctoral position at the University of Western Ontario, focusing on the Vindolanda Archaeological Leather Project. His research specializes in Roman Archaeology, with interests including Roman provinces, construction materials techniques, and the study of Roman baths. Harvey is a core member of the BATH (BAlnea & Thermae) international research network, which advocates for the study of Roman baths. He also directs the Humayma Excavation Project in southern Jordan, aiming to increase understanding of economic development and human-environmental interactions in ancient times. Harvey has published on various topics related to material culture, numismatics, and ceramic building materials, including findings from his ongoing work at Humayma. He is currently preparing a publication that summarizes the results of recent excavations at the site.

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