@traceolab.bsky.social
Lab specialized in the study of macro- and microscopic wear traces and residues on prehistoric stone artefacts. University of Liège (BE). Visit us @Traceolab.be
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!
25.10.2025 19:14 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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!
24.10.2025 20:16 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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
23.10.2025 18:25 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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...
From stone to thread, technique to tradition, we are reviving ancient skills through experimental archaeology! 💪 Interested in the results? Stay tuned! 📸
09.10.2025 11:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
✨ 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)
09.10.2025 11:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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"
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
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)
@traceolab.bsky.social @universitedeliege.bsky.social
traces.univ-tlse2.fr/accueil/agen...
Starting date: between 1/1/2026 - 28/2/2026
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
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
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
“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...
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.”
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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
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.
18.09.2025 12:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This 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.
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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...
✨ 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
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/
We look forward to sharing the results of this work on our website and through social media.
14.08.2025 12:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We are conducting this research in collaboration with the Centre for Archaeological Research of Landscapes (CARL, KU Leuven), archeoWorks (KU Leuven), Erfgoed Lommel, and UMR TEMPS (CNRS, Université Paris Nanterre).
14.08.2025 12:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The Lommel–Molse Nete is one of the most extensive and best-preserved Federmesser sites in north-western Europe. This unique Late Glacial site offers exceptional opportunities to explore how hunter-gatherer groups at the end of the Ice Age organised their lives and adapted to changing environments.
By also comparing Lommel–Molse Nete with nearby sites such as Lommel–Maatheide, we aim to place it within a broader landscape archaeology framework.
14.08.2025 12:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Our research will combine detailed techno-functional analysis of stone tools (including residue analysis), raw material provenance studies, and intrasite spatial analysis of activity areas and site organisation.
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We are pleased to announce that our project on the Lommel–Molse Nete Federmesser site has been selected as one of five projects to receive funding by the Flemish Government through Onroerend Erfgoed's 2025 Archaeological Synthesis Research programme. (Photos: © KU Leuven – RS & archeoWorks )
14.08.2025 12:58 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
🔬 We are pleased to share the upcoming international hybrid congress “Lessons from the Past: UN Sustainability Goals”, hosted by our colleagues of the University of Liverpool.
🗓️ 23–24 March 2026
📍 Liverpool & Online
🔗 lessonsfromthepast.info
