The keynote speakers for the upcoming Building Bridges 2024 conference have just been announced. The conference is dedicated to fostering connections and driving innovation in various domains.

The organisers say about keynote speakers:
This year, we are honoured to host a diverse group of thought leaders who will share their insights and expertise, setting the stage for a conference filled with transformative discussions and groundbreaking ideas. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the best. Availability is limited, and this is a unique opportunity you will not want to miss. Dive deeper into the profiles of our keynote speakers and discover the wealth of knowledge and inspiration they will bring to the event.

Professor Rubina Raja, a professor of classical archaeology and art at Aarhus University and director of the Danish National Research Foundation’s Centre of Excellence for Urban Network Evolution, will discuss the historiography of urban archaeology in the MENA region. In her lecture, “Making and Breaking Cities,” she will highlight the historical lack of holistic approaches to ancient cities during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, critique past studies that focused on individual monuments and elite material culture, and advocate for a reassessment of urban archaeology practices from 1869 to 1946, a pivotal period that has significantly influenced current methodologies and paradigms in the field.

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