Andrew M. Smith II specializes in the social and cultural history of the Greek and Roman Near East. His current research concentrates in Syria, where he is examining social transformations and urban development at the oasis city of Palmyra during the Roman period. Dr. Smith is also an field archaeologist, having worked on surveys and excavations in Greece, Austria, Israel, and Jordan, where he has worked since 1989. Currently, he directs the excavations and survey of the Roman fort at Bir Madhkur (as part of his larger Bir Madhkur Project), a site that also served as the first major caravan stop west of Petra on the ancient Spice Route. The author of several articles, Dr. Smith is currently writing a monograph on his work in Syria.

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Office:
Rome Hall 458

Mailing Address:
Department of Classical and Near Eastern
Languages and Civilizations
801 22nd St., NW
345 Phillips Hall
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052

Tel.: 202-994-9725
Fax: 202-994-3256
Email: amsii@gwu.edu

FALL 2010 Office Hours:
Thursdays, 1-2pm
Fridays, 11:30-12:30pm
and by appointment