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Johannes Engels is a Senior Fellow at the Topoi research group, focusing on the historical geography of ancient civilizations. His research interests include various aspects of cultural geography during the Hellenistic period, with particular emphasis on the works of Eratosthenes and Poseidonios as interpreted by Strabo in his geographical analyses. With numerous publications in the field, including significant contributions to volumes published by renowned academic publishers such as De Gruyter, Engels actively participates in conferences and seminars related to his research themes. Notably, he has held key roles in academic gatherings, such as acting as a speaker and chair at the 'Vermessung der Oikumene' conference, where he discussed the intersection of narrative paths and historical geography. He is also known for his contributions to interdisciplinary dialogues on consciousness within the public sphere and the mobility of ancient peoples.
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.