Archeologia Technica

Aims & Scope

Archeologia technica is a peer-reviewed archaeological journal dedicated to the study of ancient, medieval, and modern technologies, with a particular focus on the technological processes that shaped material culture in Europe. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary research linking archaeology, archaeometry, history, architectural–historical surveys, materials science, and experimental approaches. The journal welcomes contributions that address, among others, the following areas: Archaeometallurgy : research on iron, non-ferrous metals, production techniques, smelting, refining, forging, and metallurgical waste. Experimental archaeology : reconstructions and practical experiments aimed at understanding historical technologies, tools, production processes, and craft traditions. Technological analyses of artefacts : macroscopic, microscopic, chemical, and physical examinations that reveal manufacturing methods, raw materials, use-wear, and chaîne opératoire. History of technology : studies of technological development, craft organisation, workshop practices, and the socio-economic context of production. Architectural–historical surveys of industrial and technical structures : analyses of factories, workshops, mills, and other immovable relicts of industrial heritage, with emphasis on construction techniques, building phases, structural transformations, and documentation of architectural features. Studies on production sites and technical facilities : investigations focused on the functional and operational aspects of workshops, furnaces, kilns, forges, and other technical installations, including workflow, production processes, and material throughput. Archaeological science and interdisciplinary methods : radiochemistry, petrography, mineralogy, 3D documentation, digital modelling, and other analytical techniques applied to technological questions. Archeologia technica seeks to promote research that contributes to a better understanding of past technologies and their role in human societies. The journal encourages methodological innovation, transparent experimental work, and collaboration across disciplines.

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