- The proposed research project will study how water supply related to ancient settlement patterns at two rural sites in Greece and Italy through geoarchaeological field studies. It aims to reconstruct past water delivery systems and evaluate how water supply impacted occupation and abandonment of the sites. - Water samples will be collected and analyzed on-site and in a lab to determine quality and composition. Hydrogeological mapping will also be conducted. - The project offers an original application of geoarchaeology and will provide valuable field research experience for the student's planned PhD studies in classical geoarchaeology.