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.