Bella Blanton

Graduate Student

BA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2024

I am a Mediterranean archaeologist and ancient historian specializing in Hellenistic Anatolia. Prior to starting the AHMA program, I trained at the University of Michigan. I have also studied at Koç Üniversitesi (Ancient Languages of Anatolia) and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA Summer Session). Since 2023, I have been affiliated with Notion Archaeological Project, a Michigan project under the directorship of Professor Christopher Ratté.

Research Theme(s): 
Hellenistic cities, archaeology of memory, hero cult, early institutions, rural Anatolia, Greek world, network theory, identity and the built environment, ancient economy