Research Project Overview and Description
The Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) conducts archaeological fieldwork in the Vedi River Valley of Armenia to investigate human occupation and mobility during all periods of the human past. APSAP is a collaborative effort between the University of Hong Kong and the Armenian Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography.
Research results are available in the following peer-reviewed article: https://doi.org/10.1086/732090
More information is available on the project homepage: http://openarchaeology.org/armenia
Researcher Bio
Prof. Peter J. Cobb is an Associate Professor of Archaeology in the School of Humanities at the University of Hong Kong. Prof. Cobb leads the Ararat Plain Southeast Archaeological Project (APSAP) together with the Armenian Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography. APSAP conducts archaeological fieldwork in Armenia each summer in order to better understand past life and mobility in the Vedi River Valley. Prof. Cobb also develops innovative digital methods for archaeological research, including 3D data capture, computer vision, machine learning, and mixed reality applications. His research aims to create new opportunities for cultural heritage research, education, and public engagement.
For enquiries
Please contact us via atlab@hku.hk