Dr. Hector Williams

Biography

Hector Williams is a Professor Emeritus specializing in Greek Art and Archaeology. He directs archaeological excavations at Mytilene and Stymphalos, funded by SSHRC and private donors, which focus on the ancient city in the northeastern Aegean that dates back to 1983. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of the social, cultural, and religious life of the city across various ages through systematic post-Bronze Age excavations. His projects have included field schools allowing hundreds of Canadian students to gain practical experience. Williams has also co-directed Canadian PhD thesis subjects and engaged with the University of Chicago’s Kenchreai excavations and the University of Pennsylvania’s Gordion Project. He is a former President and Trustee of the Vancouver Maritime Museum and has served on multiple committees including the board of the Canadian Archaeological Institute in Athens. His research interests encompass Greek and Roman Archaeology, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean, and he has contributed to multiple excavations, yielding significant discoveries.

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