Maritime connectivity and mobility in the southeastern Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean during the Neopalatial Period: A GIS-based approach

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So many people have helped me along the way with this project that it would be impossible to properly recognize everyone in this short space, but here are a few people whose support was integral to this work.To my advisor, Dr. Kate Birney: From my very first class at college, you challenged me to realize potential I never knew I had. Thank you for your willingness to advise my thesis during your own graduate studies and for your constant guidance, care, and thoughtful insights. I am immeasurably grateful.To Dr. Dan Griffith: Thank you for routinely going out of your way during the winter break and over office hours to assist me with my GIS model. Without your help this project would not have been possible.To Adam: From the first time we stepped on the soccer field together when we were five you have been one of my closest friends. You have always been there for me when I needed support most, none more so than this fall when I broke my leg. You let me move into your house for a week, helped me stay on top of my medications, brought me food, took me to doctor's appointments, and most importantly, kept me company through one of the most challenging experiences of my life. For that I will be forever grateful. I only hope to have the opportunity to repay your friendship in kind in the future.To my friends -Kat, Nina, Ruby, Athena, Eli, Go: Katthank you for your willingness to take the plunge in the ancient Aegean with me to edit my work and for your unwavering support. Thank you all for feigning interest in Bronze Age sailing and for being there for me during what has been one of the most challenging periods of my life.To the Archaeology and Classics Departments' faculty: Thank you all for your support during my academic journey at Wesleyan and for being both my greatest cheerleaders and constructive critics of my work.To my Physical Therapist Nick: When I first came to see you in November last year I was in a rough spot -I had just broken my tibia and fibula and I faced almost a year without the possibility of returning to my normal life. From my first appointment though, you have made my recovery fun and I look forward to PT each week. Without your frankly ridiculous anecdotes, diehard Juventus fandom, and constant support I would not be where I am today, nor would this thesis.To my family: Thank you all for taking an interest in my research, for your persistent encouragement, and for your constant support of dreams and aspirations. For that I am always grateful.