Workshop
Dynamic Perspectives – Advancing Archaeology with 3D Tools

Venue: Berlin (Germany), Abguss-Sammlung Antiker Plastik
Date: June 13, 2025
Keywords: Archaeology, 3D, Computer Modelling
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 (abstract max. 300 words)

Digital, computer-based methods are currently transforming archaeological research by offering innovative tools to address research questions. This workshop invites contributions that explore the potential of technologies such as mixed reality, serious gaming, daylight simulation, etc. in advancing archaeological research.
While the application of these technologies has traditionally been centered on public outreach, this workshop seeks to expand the discussion by highlighting their role in answering research-driven questions. Participants are encouraged to showcase how these tools enable archaeologists to revisit established questions from new perspectives or pose entirely novel questions about wellstudied
material.
The goal of the workshop is to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue, examining how digital methods can enrich the methodological repertoire of archaeology and lead to transformative insights. We welcome submissions that critically assess the current state of the field, present case studies, or propose future directions for integrating 3D technologies into archaeological research.
Join us to explore the dynamic possibilities that lie at the intersection of archaeology and cutting-edge digital innovation!

Contact 
Dr Asja Mueller, Researcher at Freie Universität Berlin (Germany)
asja.mueller@fu-berlin.de

Further information can be found here.

International Conference 
Asymmetric Communication in Ancient Societies 
Date: October 16-17, 2025
Location: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025

The study of communication in ancient societies provides valuable insights into the sociocultural dynamics, hierarchies, and interactional practices of the past. This conference aims to explore the concept of asymmetric communication, focusing on contexts where power imbalances, status differences, and socio-cultural hierarchies influenced modes of interaction. The term asymmetric communication describes situational conditions in which the interaction between interlocutors is not at eye level, i.e., it is unbalanced or uneven in respect to socio-cultural factors. In that respect, one may investigate aspects such as identity and number of participants/interlocutors as well as their characteristics, social roles, and statuses.

We invite scholars from diverse disciplines (e.g., Egyptology, Assyriology, Oriental Studies, Classics, Historical Linguistics, Archaeology, and Art History) and contributors of all experience levels studying historical and ancient languages and texts, images and iconography, material culture and contexts to join us in discussing any of these main topics or to propose other research questions based on their work.

Abstract submission
Abstracts of approximately 300 words (excluding references), outlining the research objectives, methodology, and main findings should be submitted in English or German to the following email address by April 30, 2025: asymcom-conference@hu-berlin.de. Notification of acceptance will be sent by May 30, 2025. For inquiries, please feel free to contact the abovementioned email address.

Format
The sessions will be held in person. Speakers are expected to give an oral presentation of 20-25 minutes.

Contact 
asymcom-conference@hu-berlin.de

The detailed Call for Papers can be found here. Further information can be found here.

19. JungakademikerInnen-Tagung (JAT) / 19^th conference for upcoming researchers (CUP) 
Graz, 12-13^th of June 
Deadline CfP: 23^rd of March 2025

The Department of Classics (Ancient History and Epigraphy) of the University of Graz holds an annual conference targeted at aspiring and upcoming researchers, eager to form connections, present their research and gain feedback from their peers. This year, for its 19th iteration, we are able to open the conference to international applications, in order to provide a platform for a diverse exchange, multi-disciplinary discussions and the possibility to form a widespread network.

We welcome applications from MA and PhD students whose research touches on the topic ,,Ancient work spaces’’. As we do not place restrictions on the geographical location or historical era, we invite archaeological, philological as well as historical contributions on the Greco-Roman world as well as the ancient Near East, ancient Egypt and all surrounding cultures throughout all of Antiquity. Presentations should not exceed 30 minutes (20 minutes talk plus 10 minutes discussion). The organizers will provide the opportunity for conference participants to publish papers of their talks as conference proceedings. This conference will be streamed online, so an online participation is possible, however, if there are no special personal reasons preventing it, a participation in presence is preferred.

Interested researchers are asked to submit an Abstract (max. 1 page) as well as their CV to veranstaltungen.antike@uni-graz.at. The Deadline for submission is the 23rd of March – applicants will receive news of their acceptance at the end of March. For any further questions, please contact the mail address above.
 

Organisation: 
Margit Linder 
Selina Eder

Contact: 
veranstaltungen.antike@uni-graz.at

Naturkatastrophen im Archäologischen Befund 
6./7. November 2025, Aguntum (Dölsach), Austria 
Deadline für CfP: 30.05.2025

Der 7. Aguntum-Workshop beschäftigt sich mit Naturkatastrophen im archäologischen Befund: Erkennbarkeit, Charakteristika und menschliche Reaktionen.

Naturkatastrophen haben in der Geschichte wiederholt ganze Regionen erschüttert und das Leben der Menschen grundlegend verändert. Archäologische Befunde können wertvolle Einblicke in diese Ereignisse bieten: Sie zeigen Spuren von Zerstörung, Anpassung und Neubeginn. Doch wie genau erkennen wir die Folgen von Naturkatastrophen in der archäologischen Praxis? Welche Hinweise geben uns die Befunde, und wie reagierten betroffene Gemeinschaften auf solche Ereignisse? War die Zerstörung das Ende einer Besiedlung oder der Beginn eines Wiederaufbaus?

Wir laden Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler aus Archäologie, Geologie, Umweltforschung und verwandten Disziplinen ein, Beiträge zu folgenden (und verwandten) Themen einzureichen:

Erkennbarkeit von Naturkatastrophen im archäologischen Befund:

• Identifikation spezifischer Spuren von Ereignissen wie Überschwemmungen, Erdbeben, Vulkanausbrüchen oder Stürmen.
• Methodische Ansätze zur Analyse von Zerstörungsschichten.
• Herausforderungen bei der Unterscheidung zwischen anthropogenen und natürlichen Zerstörungen.

Charakteristika von Zerstörungen:

• Unterschiede in den Befunden bei verschiedenen Arten von Naturkatastrophen.
• Kombination archäologischer und naturwissenschaftlicher Daten zur Rekonstruktion von Katastrophenereignissen.
• Einfluss von Erhaltungsbedingungen auf die archäologische Interpretation.

Menschliche Reaktionen auf Naturkatastrophen:

• Archäologische Hinweise auf Aufgabe von Siedlungen oder Wiederaufbau.
• Strategien zur Anpassung an künftige Katastrophen (z. B. Veränderungen in der Bauweise, Umsiedlungen).
• Rituale und kulturelle Ausdrucksformen im Umgang mit Naturkatastrophen.

Vergleichende Studien und interdisziplinäre Perspektiven:

• Regionale und kulturelle Unterschiede in der Bewältigung von Naturkatastrophen.
• Langfristige Folgen von Katastrophen in der Menschheitsgeschichte.

Einreichung:

Bitte senden Sie ein Abstract (max. 300 Wörter) bis zum 30.05.2025 an martin.auer@uibk.ac.at Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Vorschläge und darauf, gemeinsam die Spuren und Auswirkungen von Naturkatastrophen in der Vergangenheit zu erforschen!

Kontakt: 
Martin Auer 
martin.auer@uibk.ac.at