University Student (Specializing in Archaeology & Anthropology): BA Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Interdisciplinary Research and Studies
University Student (Specializing in Archaeology & Anthropology): BA Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Interdisciplinary Research and Studies. BA Ancient Greek & Roman Studies | Interdisciplinary Research My name is Ahmed Mustafa Borja (Aleph). I am a university student specializing in Archaeology and Anthropology, with a focus on Ancient Greek and Roman Studies and interdisciplinary research. My academic and personal journey is rooted in a commitment to ethics, historical accuracy, and the critical examination of inherited narratives. I am an ex-Muslim and am currently pursuing Judaism as part of a deeply personal, spiritual, and intellectual journey. This transition is not driven by opposition, but by a desire to break away from stereotypes, inherited biases, and historically inaccurate judgments—particularly those I began to question through formal studies in ethics and philosophical morality. Throughout my life, I have believed that moral goodness is not exclusive to belief in God. Both believers and non-believers are capable of ethical action, empathy, and responsibility. Respect—for others and for oneself—is foundational to any healthy and safe society. Yet, one of the most persistent challenges today is the prevalence of stereotyping, especially toward peoples and cultures originating from West Asia and the Levant. I intentionally use the terms West Asia and the Levant because archaeological and historical evidence clearly demonstrates that these regions were home to some of the world’s earliest civilizations long before the emergence of Islam. Ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iran), originally shaped by Zoroastrian and pre-Zoroastrian belief systems, and Ancient Egypt, with its distinct cultural, legal, and religious traditions, exemplify this deep pre-Islamic heritage. These civilizations tolerated and coexisted with diverse religious traditions, including Judaism, Coptic Christianity, Druze communities, and various polytheistic and monotheistic systems.