Professor Frank Hole has spent over thirty-five years in the field of archaeology working on diverse topics in various geographical locations, ranging from North America, Central America, and particularly southwest Asia. He has been part of the Yale community for over twenty years and much of his research has been focused on prehistoric southwest Asia.
Prehistoric southwest Asia is the scene of some of the most significant events in human cultural history, including the rise of complex societies, the origins of agriculture, and the emergence of the first cities and states. Its rich cultural and historical record is complemented by a deceptively complex and variable environmental regime.
Marking the occasion of the retirement of Professor Hole, members of the Council of Archaeological Studies and the Department of Anthropology at Yale University will be hosting a conference that will explore a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on human-environment interactions and social change over time in southwest Asia.