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Professor Weiss specializes in Near Eastern Archaeology and has played an influential role in understanding the dynamic relationship between societies and environments through the lens of Holocene climate change. His research focuses heavily on the Mesopotamian record, which includes extensive archaeological and paleoclimate studies in areas such as Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Weiss directs the Yale University Tell Leilan Project, which has been pivotal since its inception in 1978, generating high-resolution data regarding agricultural regimes and settlement patterns in the ancient Near East. His work examines the impact of abrupt and gradual climate changes on societal responses, shaping not only historical narratives but also contemporary debates on global climate change. Weiss teaches courses on long-term environmental history and the evolution of agriculture as societal responses to climate change, emphasizing the relevance of archaeological research in informing present-day strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
Yale University • New Haven, CT
Teaching and conducting research in Near Eastern Archaeology and environmental changes.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.