Dr. Michael Meyer

Biography

Michael Meyer is a Professor at the Free University of Berlin’s Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology. He specializes in the archaeology of the centuries around the birth of Christ, settlement and economic archaeology, conflict archaeology, cultural transfer, mobility and migration, as well as prehistoric innovations, particularly in the context of early iron smelting. He studied prehistoric archaeology, geography, European ethnology, and classical archaeology at the universities of Marburg and Heidelberg, with further training at the Institute of Archaeology, London. He received his doctorate in 1990 and completed his habilitation in 2005. Meyer has contributed significantly to the understanding of archaeological contexts within Central Europe and has been involved in various academic and research institutions, including serving as the speaker of the excellence cluster 264 Topoi, which investigates the formation and transformation of space and knowledge in ancient civilizations. His work has garnered recognition through multiple awards, including honorary doctorates and membership in esteemed archaeological societies. Throughout his career, Meyer has published extensively, contributing to a range of archaeological studies, monographs, and edited volumes that address both theoretical and practical aspects of archaeology in historical contexts.

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