Dr. Crystal El Safadi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Crystal El Safadi is an Associate Professor of Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton, specializing in ancient Mediterranean seafaring and maritime cultural heritage. Her research involves the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and computational approaches to the study of maritime landscapes and connectivity in the Bronze Age and Neolithic periods. Crystal's expertise encompasses managing and analyzing maritime heritage data, and she has conducted extensive research in various countries including Lebanon, Cyprus, Spain, and the U.K. Her recent work focuses on the integration of digital methodologies in maritime archaeology and the examination of ancient harbors and seafaring practices. Crystal has also played a significant role in collaborative projects examining the impact of vessel mobility on underwater cultural heritage.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Teaching GIS in Archaeology and leading modules on Ancient Mediterranean Seafaring.