Robert Soper

1.1k total citations
31 papers, 566 citations indexed

About

Robert Soper is a scholar working on Anthropology, Archeology and Archeology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert Soper has authored 31 papers receiving a total of 566 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 18 papers in Anthropology, 16 papers in Archeology and 8 papers in Archeology. Recurrent topics in Robert Soper's work include Archaeology and Rock Art Studies (16 papers), Global Maritime and Colonial Histories (11 papers) and African history and culture analysis (6 papers). Robert Soper is often cited by papers focused on Archaeology and Rock Art Studies (16 papers), Global Maritime and Colonial Histories (11 papers) and African history and culture analysis (6 papers). Robert Soper collaborates with scholars based in United States, Zimbabwe and South Korea. Robert Soper's co-authors include Graham Connah, Ina Plug, David Wright, Fidelis T. Masao and Katherine M. Grillo and has published in prestigious journals such as The International Journal of African Historical Studies, The South African Archaeological Bulletin and The Journal of African History.

In The Last Decade

Robert Soper

30 papers receiving 322 citations

Peers

Robert Soper
R. R. Inskeep South Africa
Francis Van Noten Belgium
T. M. Evers South Africa
David Collett Australia
Carla M. Sinopoli United States
Alec C. Campbell United States
Scott MacEachern United States
Bernard Clist Belgium
Tim Maggs South Africa
Augustin F. C. Holl United States
R. R. Inskeep South Africa
Robert Soper
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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Soper, Robert. (2007). An overview of Nyanga archaeology. 95–101. 2 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (2002). Going forward with the Dow Magnesium technology. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy Section C. 111(2). 56–61. 1 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert, et al.. (1997). Ruins on Mount Muozi, Nyanga District. 14–20. 1 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1996). The Nyanga terrace complex of eastern Zimbabwe: new investigations. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 31(1). 1–35. 8 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1996). Excavation of a stone enclosure at Ziwa Ruins, Nyanga District. 34–43. 3 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1994). Stone enclosures on Mount Fura, northern Zimbabwe. 23–28. 1 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1985). Roulette decoration on African pottery: technical considerations, dating and distributions. African Archaeological Review. 3(1). 29–51. 59 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1982). Archaeo-astronomical Cushites: Some Comments. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 17(1). 145–162. 20 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1979). Iron Age Archaeology and Traditional History in Embu, Mbeere and Chuka Areas of Central Kenya. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 14(1). 31–59. 7 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert, et al.. (1977). The Stone-Circle Graves at Ng'amoritung'a, Southern Turkana District, Kenya. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 12(1). 193–208. 15 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1976). Archaeological Sites in the Chyulu Hills, Kenya. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 11(1). 83–116. 11 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1975). Notes on Some Caves in Kilifi District. 5. 38–40. 3 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1974). New radiocarbon dates for Eastern and Southern Africa. The Journal of African History. 15(2). 175–192. 8 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1971). A General Review of the Early Iron Age of the Southern Half of Africa. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 6(1). 5–37. 58 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1971). Resemblances between East African Early Iron Age Pottery and Recent Vessels from the North-Eastern Congo. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 6(1). 233–241. 9 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert, et al.. (1969). An Archaeological Survey of Mwanza Region, Tanzania. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 4(1). 15–79. 56 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1968). PETROGLYPHS IN NORTHERN KENYA. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 3(1). 189–191. 3 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1967). Iron Age Sites in North-Eastern Tanzania. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 2(1). 19–36. 58 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1966). CUP-MARKS AND GRINDING GROOVES. Azania Archaeological Research in Africa. 1(1). 155–156. 2 indexed citations
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Soper, Robert. (1965). The Stone Age in Northern Nigeria. Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria. 3(2). 17 indexed citations

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