Scientific program
Inaugural conference
The inaugural conference, open to the general public, is planned for the evening before the colloquium, on October 21st and will be delivered by Dr Nicolas Teyssandier (CNRS, UMR TRACES, University of Toulouse Jean Jaures).
Title of the conference
Seul au monde : comment Sapiens est devenu le dernier humain ?
With Homo sapiens, humanity for the first time occupied all continents and habitable environments. Gradually, Sapiens left its African cradle and spread across Eurasia as far as Oceania. At different speeds, the human species that had preceded it in these vast regions disappeared, leaving it alone in the world.
Understanding how these new inhabitants took possession of our planet, populating even its most remote corners and adapting over time to such varied landscapes, climates, and ecosystems; tracing the path of the first groups of Homo sapiens, united by a common biological identity yet developing cultural, technical, and artistic achievements that were everywhere different — these are the questions this lecture seeks to explore, offering a better understanding of how Sapiens conquered the globe.
A reception will follow the lecture.
For organisational purposes, prior registration is mandatory.
Conference
The 7th International Congress of Experimental Archaeology is structured around three major thematic axes. Each axis will be introduced by a keynote speaker to structure the programme into different sessions.
From 22 to 24 October, presentations will be structured around the three thematic axes:
- Axis 1: Practices and Know-how
Exploring past techniques and the expertise used in experimental programs to understand the production and use of archaeological materials.
- Axis 2: Material Properties and Transformation
Focusing on the study of how materials change through different processes, examining their intrinsic properties and their transformations. - Axis 3: Public Outreach
Bridging the gap between research and society. Focusing on sharing archaeological knowledge with the public and discovering innovative educational applications.
The day of demonstrations and experimental archaeology
Saturday, October 25th will be dedicated to experimental workshops organised at the Préhistomuseum (Flémalle, Belgium), with the general public also invited to attend. These workshops will not only serve as demonstrations but also as opportunities for dialogue, allowing researchers to share their expertise and technical skills while engaging directly with visitors interested in archaeology.
Please make sure to register in advance if you would like to take part in this day.
