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Jahrestagung des Fachausschusses V der DGG

Der Lehrstuhl für Archäometrie lädt am 28.–29. November 2025 zur Jahrestagung des Fachausschusses V der DGG ein. Unter dem Motto „Sammeln, Finden, Erforschen“ widmet sich das Programm vielfältigen Zugängen zu Glasobjekten in Sammlungen, Museen und Forschungsinstitutionen. Beiträge aus Archäologie, Restaurierung, Kulturgeschichte und Naturwissenschaften bieten aktuelle Einblicke in das Sammeln und Erforschen von Glas – von der Antike bis in die Neuzeit.

Das vollständige Programm ist hier zu finden. 

Archaeometry Colloquium

This semester, the Archaeometry colloquium is taking place biweekly on Wednesdays, at 16.00 c.t. in the Lothar-Meyer-Bau, Wilhelmstr. 56, Room 113–116.

The full program of the colloquium is accessible here.

Greek commodinites in Pheonicia: An interdisciplinary study of imported amphorae from Tell el-Burak (Lebanon)

We are happy to share a new work that stems from the collaboration between the SFB 1070 Resource Cultures and the Archaeometry Research Group.
This paper investigates 58 Greek amphorae from Tell el-Burak (Lebanon) using typology, petrography, and NAA to trace their origins. The results reveal complex trade links connecting the Aegean, Cyprus, and Phoenicia during the 7th–4th c. BCE.
The open access article can be retrieved here.

The Preslav Treasure from Bulgaria

We are pleased to announce the newly published book edited by Susanne Greiff in collaboration with Antje Bosselmann-Ruickbie and Falko Daim.
This book explores the famous Preslav Treasure, discovered in 1978 near the medieval Bulgarian capital. The collection of over 180 gold, silver, enamel, pearl, and gemstone objects reveals Bulgaria’s close diplomatic and cultural connections with the Byzantine Empire in the 10th century.
The book is published in open access and can be retrieved here.

Pottery Technology at the Dawn of the Metal Age

We are happy to share a new book by Silvia Amicone, published by Archaeopress.
The book explores how early Vinča communities in present-day Serbia produced and used pottery, offering new insights into the connections between technological innovation, craft traditions, and social transformation at the beginning of the Metal Age. Through a detailed examination of materials and techniques, it investigates how people learned, adapted, and shared knowledge in a time of significant cultural change.
The book is published in open access and can be retrieved here.

Scents of Arabia

We are delighted to share a newly published book, edited by Barbara Huber in collaboration with Arnulf Hausleiter.
This volume explores the cultural significance of scents and incense in ancient Arabia through archaeology, biomolecular science, sensory studies, history, and ethnography. It highlights the social, ritual, and economic roles of aromatics, reframing olfaction as a key dimension of identity and heritage.
The book is published in open access and can be retrieved here.