TraceoLab
@traceolab.bsky.social
Lab specialized in the study of macro- and microscopic wear traces and residues on prehistoric stone artefacts. University of Liège (BE).
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Visit us @Traceolab.be
(Reconstructing myths to shed light on the past: how can we understand Upper Palaeolithic cave art?)
December 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
(Reconstructing myths to shed light on the past: how can we understand Upper Palaeolithic cave art?)
We’re pleased to announce that Dr Julien d’Huy will give a lecture on Wednesday 17th entitled Remonter les mythes pour éclairer le temps : comment comprendre l'art des cavernes durant le Paléolithique supérieur ?
December 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We’re pleased to announce that Dr Julien d’Huy will give a lecture on Wednesday 17th entitled Remonter les mythes pour éclairer le temps : comment comprendre l'art des cavernes durant le Paléolithique supérieur ?
What better way to end CONEXP than with a series of experimental demonstrations? Thank you to all of our participants and to the Préhistomuseum, it has been such an enriching and engaging experience. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
October 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
What better way to end CONEXP than with a series of experimental demonstrations? Thank you to all of our participants and to the Préhistomuseum, it has been such an enriching and engaging experience. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
That’s a wrap on Day 3! Another fantastic day filled with incredible presentations — a big thank you goes out to all of our presenters and attendees. We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow for a full day of experimental archaeology demonstrations at the Préhistomuseum!
October 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
That’s a wrap on Day 3! Another fantastic day filled with incredible presentations — a big thank you goes out to all of our presenters and attendees. We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow for a full day of experimental archaeology demonstrations at the Préhistomuseum!
What an amazing second day at CONEXP 2025! It’s been an inspiring day filled with presentations, discussions, cultural activities, and fresh perspectives on diverse topics. We’re excited for tomorrow! #conexp2025
October 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
What an amazing second day at CONEXP 2025! It’s been an inspiring day filled with presentations, discussions, cultural activities, and fresh perspectives on diverse topics. We’re excited for tomorrow! #conexp2025
Conexp 2025 has started! We look forward to four days of interesting talks, cool posters and exciting experimental demonstrations.
Our keynote speaker Miguel Biard tells about the fascinating experiments related to the large blade production at the famous Magdalenian site of Etiolles.
Our keynote speaker Miguel Biard tells about the fascinating experiments related to the large blade production at the famous Magdalenian site of Etiolles.
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Conexp 2025 has started! We look forward to four days of interesting talks, cool posters and exciting experimental demonstrations.
Our keynote speaker Miguel Biard tells about the fascinating experiments related to the large blade production at the famous Magdalenian site of Etiolles.
Our keynote speaker Miguel Biard tells about the fascinating experiments related to the large blade production at the famous Magdalenian site of Etiolles.
ℹ️ More information about the full public program:
www.conexp2025.uliege.be/cms/c_204988...
#Traceolab #ConExp2025 #ExperimentalArchaeology #QuatreLiège #Préhistomuseum #ULiège
General public program
Conference The inaugural public lecture will take place on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Salle Académique (Building A3, ground floor, accessible via the inner courtyard, Place Cockerill…
www.conexp2025.uliege.be
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
ℹ️ More information about the full public program:
www.conexp2025.uliege.be/cms/c_204988...
#Traceolab #ConExp2025 #ExperimentalArchaeology #QuatreLiège #Préhistomuseum #ULiège
Our colleague Justin Coppe was interviewed today on regional TV channel Quatre Liège's midday news to promote two special events as part of our upcoming CONEXP2025 congress on experimental archaeology:
📺 Watch the broadcast: www.quatre.be/article/le-j...
📺 Watch the broadcast: www.quatre.be/article/le-j...
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our colleague Justin Coppe was interviewed today on regional TV channel Quatre Liège's midday news to promote two special events as part of our upcoming CONEXP2025 congress on experimental archaeology:
📺 Watch the broadcast: www.quatre.be/article/le-j...
📺 Watch the broadcast: www.quatre.be/article/le-j...
From stone to thread, technique to tradition, we are reviving ancient skills through experimental archaeology! 💪 Interested in the results? Stay tuned! 📸
October 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
From stone to thread, technique to tradition, we are reviving ancient skills through experimental archaeology! 💪 Interested in the results? Stay tuned! 📸
✨ To prepare for our upcoming workshop and demonstration on Saturday, October 25th at the Prehistomuseum, as part of the CONEXP 2025 event (www.conexp2025.uliege.be)
7e Congrès International d’Archéologie Expérimentale
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à la 7e édition du Congrès International d’Archéologie Expérimentale, qui se tiendra dans la ville historique de Liège, du 22 au 25 octobre 2025.
www.conexp2025.uliege.be
October 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
✨ To prepare for our upcoming workshop and demonstration on Saturday, October 25th at the Prehistomuseum, as part of the CONEXP 2025 event (www.conexp2025.uliege.be)
Why are we on this journey? There are two main reasons:
✨ To perform experiments for our Synthese Project, "Mobility Network and Lifestyle of Mesolithic Hunter-Gatherers in the Demer Basin"
✨ To perform experiments for our Synthese Project, "Mobility Network and Lifestyle of Mesolithic Hunter-Gatherers in the Demer Basin"
7e Congrès International d’Archéologie Expérimentale
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à la 7e édition du Congrès International d’Archéologie Expérimentale, qui se tiendra dans la ville historique de Liège, du 22 au 25 octobre 2025.
www.conexp2025.uliege.be
October 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Why are we on this journey? There are two main reasons:
✨ To perform experiments for our Synthese Project, "Mobility Network and Lifestyle of Mesolithic Hunter-Gatherers in the Demer Basin"
✨ To perform experiments for our Synthese Project, "Mobility Network and Lifestyle of Mesolithic Hunter-Gatherers in the Demer Basin"
We are deeply involved in the craft of producing natural fibers, utilising Wommersom quartzite tools to manage brambles, just like Mesolithic hunter-gatherers may have done 10,000 years ago! 🌿🪨
#syntheseonderzoekarcheologie
#syntheseonderzoekarcheologie
October 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We are deeply involved in the craft of producing natural fibers, utilising Wommersom quartzite tools to manage brambles, just like Mesolithic hunter-gatherers may have done 10,000 years ago! 🌿🪨
#syntheseonderzoekarcheologie
#syntheseonderzoekarcheologie
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Conférence inaugurale de @teyssand31.bsky.social (@cnrs.fr) "Seul au monde: comment Sapiens est devenu le dernier humain?" en ouverture du CONEXP2025 (7e Congrès International d’Archéologie Expérimentale)
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Seul au monde: comment Sapiens est devenu le dernier humain? - TRACES : UMR 5608
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October 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Conférence inaugurale de @teyssand31.bsky.social (@cnrs.fr) "Seul au monde: comment Sapiens est devenu le dernier humain?" en ouverture du CONEXP2025 (7e Congrès International d’Archéologie Expérimentale)
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Starting date: between 1/1/2026 - 28/2/2026
Postdoctoral scholarship, contract of 1 year (extension possible)
Further details: contact Veerle Rots
Postdoctoral scholarship, contract of 1 year (extension possible)
Further details: contact Veerle Rots
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Starting date: between 1/1/2026 - 28/2/2026
Postdoctoral scholarship, contract of 1 year (extension possible)
Further details: contact Veerle Rots
Postdoctoral scholarship, contract of 1 year (extension possible)
Further details: contact Veerle Rots
Application: in English; motivation letter (max 2p), summary of PhD thesis (max 1p), publication list, CV, copy of PhD degree, names and contact details of 2 recognised scholars who accept to write a reference (not to be contacted yet)
All documents to be sent to Veerle Rots
Deadline: 30/11/2025
All documents to be sent to Veerle Rots
Deadline: 30/11/2025
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Application: in English; motivation letter (max 2p), summary of PhD thesis (max 1p), publication list, CV, copy of PhD degree, names and contact details of 2 recognised scholars who accept to write a reference (not to be contacted yet)
All documents to be sent to Veerle Rots
Deadline: 30/11/2025
All documents to be sent to Veerle Rots
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Profile :
Phd in Archaeology, Archaeometry, or similar
Expertise in optical profilometry and/or wear analysis, preferably of prehistoric stone tools
Excellent track record, excellent writing skills, fluent in English (also writing),
Experience with Palaeolithic archaeology and lithic technology
Phd in Archaeology, Archaeometry, or similar
Expertise in optical profilometry and/or wear analysis, preferably of prehistoric stone tools
Excellent track record, excellent writing skills, fluent in English (also writing),
Experience with Palaeolithic archaeology and lithic technology
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Profile :
Phd in Archaeology, Archaeometry, or similar
Expertise in optical profilometry and/or wear analysis, preferably of prehistoric stone tools
Excellent track record, excellent writing skills, fluent in English (also writing),
Experience with Palaeolithic archaeology and lithic technology
Phd in Archaeology, Archaeometry, or similar
Expertise in optical profilometry and/or wear analysis, preferably of prehistoric stone tools
Excellent track record, excellent writing skills, fluent in English (also writing),
Experience with Palaeolithic archaeology and lithic technology
Want to advance use-wear analysis methodology?
OPEN CALL! WE'RE HIRING: POST-DOC POSITION IN TRACEOLAB
Topic: optical profilometry of use-wear traces on prehistoric stone tools, methodological development and archaeological application, integration with other methods used in TraceoLab
OPEN CALL! WE'RE HIRING: POST-DOC POSITION IN TRACEOLAB
Topic: optical profilometry of use-wear traces on prehistoric stone tools, methodological development and archaeological application, integration with other methods used in TraceoLab
October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Want to advance use-wear analysis methodology?
OPEN CALL! WE'RE HIRING: POST-DOC POSITION IN TRACEOLAB
Topic: optical profilometry of use-wear traces on prehistoric stone tools, methodological development and archaeological application, integration with other methods used in TraceoLab
OPEN CALL! WE'RE HIRING: POST-DOC POSITION IN TRACEOLAB
Topic: optical profilometry of use-wear traces on prehistoric stone tools, methodological development and archaeological application, integration with other methods used in TraceoLab
“From Polishing to Burning: Deciphering a Middle Neolithic Hoard from Beringen Brouwershuis (Belgium) through Functional Analysis.”
👉 Read the open-access article here: www.jna.uni-kiel.de/index.php/jn...
👉 Read the open-access article here: www.jna.uni-kiel.de/index.php/jn...
From Polishing to Burning: Deciphering a Middle Neolithic Hoard from Beringen Brouwershuis (Belgium) through Functional Analysis | Journal of Neolithic Archaeology
Journal of Neolithic Archaeology
www.jna.uni-kiel.de
September 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“From Polishing to Burning: Deciphering a Middle Neolithic Hoard from Beringen Brouwershuis (Belgium) through Functional Analysis.”
👉 Read the open-access article here: www.jna.uni-kiel.de/index.php/jn...
👉 Read the open-access article here: www.jna.uni-kiel.de/index.php/jn...
Sonja, Dries & Veerle co-authored an article in the Journal of Neolithic Archaeology: “From Polishing to Burning: Deciphering a Middle Neolithic Hoard from Beringen Brouwershuis (Belgium) through Functional Analysis.”
From Polishing to Burning: Deciphering a Middle Neolithic Hoard from Beringen Brouwershuis (Belgium) through Functional Analysis | Journal of Neolithic Archaeology
Journal of Neolithic Archaeology
www.jna.uni-kiel.de
September 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Sonja, Dries & Veerle co-authored an article in the Journal of Neolithic Archaeology: “From Polishing to Burning: Deciphering a Middle Neolithic Hoard from Beringen Brouwershuis (Belgium) through Functional Analysis.”
Noora had the chance to visit the debated cave site Susiluola (Wolf Cave) and participate together with colleagues in the filming of a documentary series on the history of Finland produced by Yle, to be aired in 2026.
Photo credit: Timo Heikkinen & Mikael A. Manninen
Photo credit: Timo Heikkinen & Mikael A. Manninen
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Noora had the chance to visit the debated cave site Susiluola (Wolf Cave) and participate together with colleagues in the filming of a documentary series on the history of Finland produced by Yle, to be aired in 2026.
Photo credit: Timo Heikkinen & Mikael A. Manninen
Photo credit: Timo Heikkinen & Mikael A. Manninen
The results suggest that, based on such a combination, it is possible to identify the use of percussion (direct and indirect) and pressure, as well as to differentiate between the use of harder and softer contact tools.
September 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The results suggest that, based on such a combination, it is possible to identify the use of percussion (direct and indirect) and pressure, as well as to differentiate between the use of harder and softer contact tools.
This study focuses on knapping techniques. It describes the microscopic traces associated with knapping and shows how they can be combined with macroscopic traces to strengthen the identification of knapping techniques.
September 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This study focuses on knapping techniques. It describes the microscopic traces associated with knapping and shows how they can be combined with macroscopic traces to strengthen the identification of knapping techniques.
We are pleased to announce that Olivier Touzé and Veerle Rots have published their paper "When the hammer drops: Identification of knapping techniques in blade production based on a multi-scale study of knapping traces".
Complete paper available at: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Complete paper available at: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
September 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We are pleased to announce that Olivier Touzé and Veerle Rots have published their paper "When the hammer drops: Identification of knapping techniques in blade production based on a multi-scale study of knapping traces".
Complete paper available at: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Complete paper available at: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
✨ Great news: conference registration has been extended until 29 September – so you still have time to join us! Register at www.conexp2025.uliege.be
Check the final programme here 👉https://www.conexp2025.uliege.be/upload/docs/application/pdf/2025-09/conexp_programme_en4.pdf
Check the final programme here 👉https://www.conexp2025.uliege.be/upload/docs/application/pdf/2025-09/conexp_programme_en4.pdf
CONEPX 2025 – ULiège
The 7th International Congress of Experimental Archaeology from October 22 to 25, 2025.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✨ Great news: conference registration has been extended until 29 September – so you still have time to join us! Register at www.conexp2025.uliege.be
Check the final programme here 👉https://www.conexp2025.uliege.be/upload/docs/application/pdf/2025-09/conexp_programme_en4.pdf
Check the final programme here 👉https://www.conexp2025.uliege.be/upload/docs/application/pdf/2025-09/conexp_programme_en4.pdf
Don’t miss the inaugural conference by Dr. Nicolas Teyssandier, titled Seul au monde: comment Sapiens est devenu le dernier humain? 📅 21 October | 📍 Salle Académique, University of Liège. Don’t miss it!”
Register here for the inaugural conference 👉 form.sap.uliege.be/conepx-2025/
Register here for the inaugural conference 👉 form.sap.uliege.be/conepx-2025/
September 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Don’t miss the inaugural conference by Dr. Nicolas Teyssandier, titled Seul au monde: comment Sapiens est devenu le dernier humain? 📅 21 October | 📍 Salle Académique, University of Liège. Don’t miss it!”
Register here for the inaugural conference 👉 form.sap.uliege.be/conepx-2025/
Register here for the inaugural conference 👉 form.sap.uliege.be/conepx-2025/