Bioarchaeological Laboratory

Here, palynological, archaeozoological, and anthropological laboratory analyses are performed for studies run by the Department of Environmental Archaeology and Human Paleoecology, as well as other departments within the Institute of Archaeology. It contains comparative botanical and zoological collections and gathers bioarchaeological data, including palynological and archaeozoological materials. It also maintains a map archive and conducts analyses of historical and contemporary geographic, environmental, and landscape contexts. The facility includes an archaeozoological and paleobotanical laboratory (palynology and anthracology) as well as an archive of topographic, historical, and geomorphological maps. Its infrastructure supports teaching in environmental archaeology and human paleoecology.