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My research focuses on Babylonian astronomy of the first millennium BCE, and the intersection between the practice of astronomy and its place in society. My dissertation examines a particular group of stars singled out by the Babylonians, which were employed as a time-reckoning device.

I received a B.A and an M.A. in Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures from Tel Aviv University, Israel. I also received a B.A. in East Asian Studies from the same institution. While most of my studies focused on the languages and civilizations of the Ancient Near East, I also participated in numerous archaeological excavations all over Israel, directing several of them. Coming from an earlier computer programming background, I am also exploring diverse uses of Digital Humanities in facilitating and enhancing research in Assyriology and History.