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Emilie Villey is a post-doctoral fellow at Topoi, focusing on the intersection of knowledge formation and transformation in ancient civilizations, particularly in mathematical astronomy in Babylonia. She has organized and spoken at numerous workshops and lectures, contributing significantly to the discourse around late antique astronomy and its heritage in Syria. Villey is actively involved in projects that investigate the scientific developments in the ancient world, shedding light on the diffusion of knowledge across cultures and time periods. Her academic work is pivotal in understanding the scientific practices of ancient societies and their legacies. With a strong foundation in the study of the history of science, she continues to engage in research that explores complex historical interactions.
Administered via the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS). Programs include Ancient Languages and Texts, Ancient Philosophy and History of Ancient Science, Landscape Archaeology and Architecture, and Ancient Objects and Visual Studies.