Antiquity is a leading international journal publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research on all aspects of archaeology and the ancient world. It covers a broad chronological and geographical range, from the earliest human origins to the end of the classical period. The journal publishes original research articles, short reports, and book reviews, and is committed to making archaeological research accessible to a wide audience.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
ArcheologyQ1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
AnthropologyArchaeology
Scopus Categories
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Archeology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesArchaeological Research and ProtectionPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyAncient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryArchaeology and Historical StudiesAncient and Medieval Archaeology StudiesClassical Antiquity StudiesMaritime and Coastal ArchaeologyPacific and Southeast Asian StudiesHistorical and Archaeological Studies