John Peter Oleson | |
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| Born | 1946 Hackensack, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Classical archaeologist, historian of technology |
| Institutions | University of Victoria |
John Peter Oleson (born 1946) is a Canadian classical archaeologist and historian of ancient technology. His main interests are the Roman Near East, maritime archaeology (particularly Roman harbours), and ancient technology, especially hydraulic technology, water-lifting devices, and Roman concrete construction.[1]