Olivier Nieuwenhuyse

Olivier Nieuwenhuyse was a Dutch archaeologist affiliated with Leiden University, which has a long tradition of archaeological prehistoric research in the ancient Near East. He had conducted fieldwork in Lebanon, Turkey and Syria, and was most recently active in northern Iraq (Iraqi Kurdistan). He was published extensively, including several monographs. The prehistoric ceramic traditions of the Middle East were his specialty. He was also active in international efforts to safeguard endangered archaeological heritage in Syria and Iraq. Sadly, Dr. Nieuwenhuyse passed away in 2020.