Professor Dr. Jörg Klinger

Biography

Jörg Klinger is a professor at the Institute for Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on the history and culture of the Hittites, ancient Anatolian civilizations, and their interactions with neighboring cultures. Klinger has contributed significantly to many Palaeontological and Epigraphic studies and has been involved in the academic community through workshops and research groups, including the DFG Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe "Rethinking Oriental Despotism". He has published numerous works, including books and articles on Hittite culture, governance, and their literary traditions. Klinger holds a magister degree and has a habilitation from Würzburg. He has also been engaged in various projects aimed at promoting the understanding of ancient cultures and regularly participates in international conferences, discussing issues related to ancient historiography and linguistics.

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