Dr. Sabine Karg

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Biography

Sabine Karg is a researcher affiliated with the Topoi Research Group, where she focuses on the intersection of textile technology and ancient civilizations. Her work examines the production and domestication of flax in Europe through biometric measurements of archaeological samples, contributing to the broader understanding of textile manufacture in historical contexts. Karg has participated in various talks and competitions that highlight ancient fibre production techniques, particularly in Western Asia and Europe during the 5000-2000 BC period. She has contributed to academic publications, including a recent study published by Oxbow Books. Her research interests center on the textile revolution and the implications of fibre use in ancient societies, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to understanding past technologies and their impacts on social structures. Karg’s scholarship is conducted within the framework of the Topoi collaborative project, which aims to explore the dynamics of space and knowledge in ancient cultures.

Research Interests

Textile Manufacture Ancient Civilizations Fibre Production Flax Domestication

Experience

Senior Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2015-04-30

Topoi • Berlin, Germany

Conducted research on textile revolution within the ancient civilizations context, focusing on flax domestication.

Requirements for Topoi Excellence Cluster

Doctorate Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Master's degree in a field of ancient studies or related discipline Dissertation project dealing with the ancient world Proof of financing for three years (scholarship or scientific position)
Application Checklist
  • Completed Application Form
  • Cover Letter (1 page)
  • Dissertation Project Proposal (8-10 pages)
  • Work Plan and Schedule
  • Curriculum Vitae (Résumé)
  • Copies of Degree Certificates (B.A. and M.A.)
  • Two Letters of Reference from University Professors
  • Writing Sample (10-20 pages)
  • Certificate of English Language Skills (Level C1 for Freie Universität, B2 for others)
Specialization Notes

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.