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Lori Khatchadourian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell University. She specializes in anthropological archaeology, with research interests that span social anthropology, critical heritage studies, and the archaeology of the South Caucasus, particularly Armenia. Her work addresses the broader implications of imperialism and the material culture of past societies, examining the ways in which the materiality of history influences contemporary politics and societal ethics. Dr. Khatchadourian's seminal book, 'Imperial Matter: Ancient Persia and the Archaeology of Empires,' provides a framework for understanding the endurance of imperial formations and their material contributions to political life. Additionally, she is co-founder and director of the Caucasus Heritage Watch and co-director of Project Archaeology Geography Ancient Transcaucasian Societies. Her research methodologies include archaeology, ethnography, spatial analysis, and archival research, focusing on the legacies of Soviet socialism and the impacts of cultural heritage in conflict. She teaches a range of courses on archaeological ethics, global heritage, and the intersections of archaeology and modern life.
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