Dr. Akshay Sarathi

Akshay Sarathi is an archaeologist specializing in the Swahili Coast and the Indian Ocean World. His research focuses on human-environment interactions, maritime subsistence, and the pre-modern maritime Silk Roads. He explores historical economies, cultural exchanges, and creolization, examining how diverse cultures influenced each other through trade and migration. Sarathi is a well-published scholar, with numerous contributions to the study of African trade networks and maritime archaeology. His interdisciplinary research also highlights the deep connections between local communities and their environment, emphasizing how contemporary traditional ecological knowledge can reshape our understanding of the past.