The Cyprus Institute

Antonio Caruso

Antonio Caruso joined The Cyprus Institute in February 2021 under the supervision of Dr. Efthymia Nikita. Antonio holds an MPhil in Quaternary, Prehistory and Archaeology (University of Ferrara) with a focus on Bioarchaeology, and a BA in Cultural Heritage (University of Catania).

In 2016, Antonio worked with the PAVE Research Group, at the University of Cambridge, for a period of 8 months. In Cambridge, Antonio became familiar with cutting-edge technologies such as microCT/CT scans.  His Master’s dissertation was titled: A Jigsaw Puzzle from Mota Cave (Ethiopia): Three-Dimensional Virtual Reconstruction and Quantitative Analysis of a Very Fragmented Cranium.

Currently, Antonio’s PhD project focus on the human bioacraheology of Sicily in the I millenium BC.

Research Interests

Biological Anthropology

Biodistance

Mediterranean Bioarchaeology

Taphonomy

Virtual Anthropology