Cristian Violatti

Cristian Violatti

Biography

Cristian is a public speaker and independent author with a strong passion for the human past. Inspired by the rich lessons of history, Cristian's goal is to stimulate ideas and to spark the intellectual curiosity of his audience.

Cristian's educational background is in the field of archaeology. His writing covers a range of topics such as the history of philosophy and science, language and writing development, human evolution, rise and collapse of civilizations, world mythology and religion, prehistory, and military history to name a few.

For nearly five years, Cristian has been part of the content creation team at the online Ancient History Encyclopedia, as both key contributor and editor. His contribution to the encyclopedia has been instrumental to develop key branches of content with articles that are popular with the Encyclopedia's readers. Cristian also publishes articles regularly on various historical and archaeological topics for several publishing companies around the world. His articles have also been republished and used by many educational organizations worldwide.

Education

  • BA Archaeology, University of Leicester (Undertaking)
  • BA Human Resources, Universidad de Morón, Buenos Aires

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Neolithic Period
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Neolithic Period

The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age - a term coined in the late 19th century CE by scholars which...
Kharosthi Script
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Kharosthi Script

The Kharosthi script (also known as 'Indo-Bactrian' script) was a writing system originally developed in present-day northern...
Kharosthi Script
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Kharosthi Script

An example of a Kharosthi inscription on paper found at Yingpan in the Tarim Basin (northwest China) dated to the 2nd to 5th century...
Linear A Script
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Linear A Script

An example of a Minoan Linear A tablet.
Brahmi Script
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Brahmi Script

The Brahmi script is the earliest writing system developed in India after the Indus script. It is one of the most influential writing...
Mangulam inscription
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Mangulam inscription

Example of a Tamil Brahmi inscription carved on rock found at Dakshinachitra, Chennai (southern India)
Lumbini Ashokan Pillar
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Lumbini Ashokan Pillar

Brahmi inscription on an Ashokan Pillar (3rd century BCE) found at Lumbini in present-day Southern Nepal.
Pillar of Ashoka Fragment
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Pillar of Ashoka Fragment

A 3rd century BCE Brahmi inscription incised on a fragment of one of the Ashokan Pillars. This piece is currently kept...
Naqada II pottery
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Naqada II pottery

Example of Egyptian pottery of the Naqada II period (c. 3500-3200 BC). Some of the motifs depicted on Naqada II pottery are also...
Detail from the Sarcophagus of Ankhnesneferibre
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Detail from the Sarcophagus of Ankhnesneferibre

Egyptian hieroglyphs carved on the sarcophagus of Ankhnesneferibre (26th dynasty), currently located...
Egyptian Serekh
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Egyptian Serekh

Currently located in the Louvre Museum, this Funerary stela was found at Abydos. It is an example of an Egyptian Royal Serekh...
Reconstruction of the Pergamon Altar
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Reconstruction of the Pergamon Altar

Reconstruction of the Pergamon Altar displayed at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.

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