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Reconstructing the Large Scale Olive Oil/Agricultural Economy of North Africa in the Roman Empire

Professor R. Bruce Hitchner‘s project using remote sensing, AI, and GIS secured a Springboard grant of $34,788.08 from the Office of the Provost! The team is applying for additional funding, including a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Hitchner is working with collaborators from Tufts Technology Services (TTS) and international colleagues to continue his innovative work in the Nemencha and Kasserine regions of Tunisia and Algeria.

Map showing the pilot study areas being investigated by the team

Check out the project’s StoryMap and updates!