All Things Cypriot: Studies on Ancient Environment, Technology, and Society in Honor of Stuart Swiny

This volume is dedicated to Stuart Swiny, a professor in Classics and Anthropology at the University at Albany and archaeologist whose work on Cyprus spans six decades. It celebrates his contributions to Cypriot archaeology with papers from colleagues, friends, and former students, covering a wide range of topics that reflect his interests in the history and culture of Cyprus. The papers discuss archaeological landscapes, material culture, settlement studies, and regional interaction, and anticipate new projects, innovations, and approaches that the next generation of Cypriot scholars will use to build on his work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: American Schools of Oriental Research

This volume is dedicated to Stuart Swiny, a distinguished archaeologist who served as the long-time Director of the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI). Stuart Swiny is a professor in Classics and Anthropology at the University at Albany, where he has dedicated six decades to his research on Cyprus. His extensive work has profoundly impacted the development of archaeology on the island and has benefited countless archaeologists working there.

The book celebrates Stuart Swiny's remarkable contributions to Cypriot archaeology through a collection of essays written by colleagues, friends, and former students. These papers cover a wide range of topics that reflect Stuart Swiny's deep interests in the history and culture of Cyprus. The topics span from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic to ethnoarchaeology in recent times, encompassing archaeological landscapes, material culture, settlement studies, and regional interactions.

A common thread that unites these diverse topics is the profound influence of Stuart Swiny's contributions. The early chapters provide a personal and professional account of Stuart Swiny's life and career, setting the stage for the academic papers that follow. These papers showcase Stuart Swiny's methodological foresight in archaeological survey and excavation, building upon his prior work with specific artifact classes, publishing new information about his major excavation site, Sotira Kaminoudhia, or drawing inspiration from his unwavering interest in all things Cypriot.

The specific chapter topics cover a wide range of subjects, including:

Bronze Age climate change, textile technology, evidence for the use of the opium poppy, ancient board games, the Roman-to-modern carob trade, Iron Age Cypriot coinage, ethnoarchaeology of pottery production, and intra-island interaction in the Neolithic.

In addition to its retrospective nature, the volume also takes a forward-looking stance, assessing where Cypriot archaeology stands after approximately forty years since Stuart Swiny's influential leadership at CAARI. The book serves as a testament to Stuart Swiny's enduring legacy and his profound impact on the field of archaeology.

This volume is a valuable resource for archaeologists, historians, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Cyprus. It provides a glimpse into Stuart Swiny's remarkable career and showcases the significant contributions he has made to the discipline. The essays included in this book offer insightful perspectives and valuable insights into the past and present of Cypriot archaeology, and they will undoubtedly inspire future generations of researchers and enthusiasts.

Weight: 1176g
Dimension: 287 x 220 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780897571166