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Laura Motta

Assistant Professor of Environmental Archaeology, Department of Classical Studies; Assistant Curator for Archaeobiological Collections, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

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Archaeology at Michigan; Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology; Roman Archaeology; Anthropological Archaeology; Archaeobotany; Archaeological Science; Classical Studies; Environmental Archaeology; Zooarchaeology

Areas of Expertise

  • Isotope and biomolecular analysis
  • Sediments and geoarchaeology

Research Topics

  • Social complexity in early cities
  • Food redistribution patterns
  • Agricultural practices
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Landscape modifications and cultural responses to environmental change

Project Website

Courses

  • Introduction to Archaeological Methods
  • Environmental Archaeology
  • Archaeobotany
  • Intro to Archaeological Science
  • Sustainability and resource management in the Ancient World
  • Food in the Ancient World
  • Ancient Cities
  • When in Rome, eat as the Romans do