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John Peter Oleson Author & Editor


John Peter Oleson is a Canadian classical archaeologist and historian of ancient technology. His main interests are the Roman Near East, maritime archaeology, and ancient technology, especially hydraulic technology, water-lifting devices, and Roman concrete construction. Currently, Oleson is Professor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Victoria in Canada, at which he has taught since 1976.