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About the speaker: Tim Williams is Professor Silk Roads Archaeology at University College London. Tim has a background in urban archaeology, approaches to complex stratigraphy, and archaeological site management. He worked for the Department of Urban Archaeology (Museum of London), between 1981-1991, and then was Head of Archaeology Commissions at English Heritage, before joining the UCL Institute of Archaeology in 2002. He has undertaken long running projects in Beirut (Lebanon) & Merv (Turkmenistan). In addition to his role with CAAL, Tim is also Director of the International Centre for Silk Roads Archaeology & Heritage and Director of the Ancient Merv Project. He undertook the ICOMOS thematic study of the Silk Roads, which moved away from the emphasis on orientalist East-West interaction, exploring the complexity and dynamics of cultural exchange and the pivotal role of Central Asia. This provided the basis for the UNESCO World Heritage nomination strategy for the Silk Roads.