Dr Rainer Feldbacher | Archäologie | Best Researcher Award
Distinguished Associate Professor at Capital Normal University, Austria
Dr. Rainer Feldbacher, born on December 4, 1975, in Salzburg, Austria, is a distinguished Associate Professor specializing in Bronze Age and Iron Age research in the Eastern Mediterranean and Mesopotamian region, Silk Road history, and the history of monotheistic religions. He holds a Doctorate in Oriental Archaeology and Semitic Philology from the University of Vienna, with a thesis on multicultural relations at Tell el cAjjul, Gaza, during the Middle and Late Bronze Age.
Publication Profile:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Oriental Archaeology and Semitic Philology (2012)
- University of Vienna, Doctoral Thesis on multicultural relations at Tell el cAjjul, Gaza during the Bronze Age.
- Diploma in Ancient History, Papyrology, and Epigraphy (2004)
- University of Salzburg, Diploma Thesis on Aegyptiaca and the development of Cyprus.
- Language Skills:
- Native Language: German
- Foreign Languages: English, Spanish (proficient), French, Italian (intermediate), Arabic, Persian (elementary)
- Old Languages: Latin, Greek, Akkadian, Middle Egyptian, Coptic, Sumerian
- Pro Scientia – Sponsor for Education of the Austrian Bishop´s Conference in 2002.
Dr. Rainer Feldbacher is a distinguished academic with a passion for unraveling the mysteries of ancient civilizations, particularly focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Silk Road. His diverse skills, extensive fieldwork, and dedication to education make him a notable figure in the world of archaeology and academia.
Scientific Project Engagements:
- Distinguished Associate Professor at Capital Normal University, Beijing.
- High school teacher at the Experimental School affiliated to NJNU.
- Project Leader for “Ethnological and religious-historical investigation along the Silk Road.”
- Scientific Employee at the Centre of Excellence for cultural heritage and protection, Media and Communication Studies, University of Vienna.
Research Focus:
Dr. Rainer Feldbacher’s research spans the diverse landscapes of ancient civilizations, with a primary focus on the interregional connections in antiquity, as reflected in his work “Connected Worlds.” His expertise extends from the ancient Silk Road cities in West China to the strategic challenges faced by China’s revival. He delves into the cultural and historical impact of the Silk Road, emphasizing its challenges and influences on political landscapes, as seen in his articles on China’s Silk Road and Cyprus. Dr. Feldbacher’s multidisciplinary approach also explores issues like women’s exclusion in ancient societies and the renewal of nomadic lifestyles in Kyrgyzstan.
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