Marta Lorenzon

Mudbrick Architecture: Social Meaning and Functionality - The Ancient Near East Today Since the Neolithic, mudbrick architecture has been one of the most widespread building traditions across the world. But a mudbrick is more than a structural unit: it is also a repository of informati...

Why we care about mudbrick 😎 anetoday.org/mudbrick-arc...

So excited to be participating in the UISPP conference in Salatiga! ✨ Immersed in fascinating talks on human prehistory and connecting with the global archaeology community. What an inspiring place to share ideas! #UISPP #Archaeology #Prehistory #Salatiga

Just returned from the #Melammu conference in China 🇨🇳. Immensely grateful to the NENU for their warm welcome & flawless organization. Inspired by the rich exchange of ideas and the beauty of Chinese culture—hospitality at its finest! ✨🙏

Just wrapped up the last annual meeting of ANEE. Grateful for 7 years of inspiring talks, collaboration, and community. Bittersweet to close this chapter, but proud of what we built together. 💙 #ANEE

After a seven-year hiatus, the Department of Anthropology at American University is excited to announce that the Public Anthropology Conference is back!

Call for Papers: www.pubanthcon.com/call-for-par...

Registration: www.pubanthcon.com/registration

Deadline: Sept. 8th 2025.

Call for Papers! There's still time to submit a paper for the VAG Winter Conference at University of Nottingham, 10 and 11 January 2026. Theme: 'Vernacular buildings in urban contexts: The study of urban building types and integration with urban studies'. Full details in the CFP at www.vag.org.uk.

Session 7: Entangled Architectures comes to a close! 🌀 Huge thanks to all the presenters and participants for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. #WAC10 #EntangledArchitectures #Archaeology

#WAC10 is off to a strong start in Darwin! 🌟 Exciting sessions, vibrant discussions, and a fantastic turnout to kick things off. #engagedarchaeo #Darwin #Archaeology #ScienceInAction

Arrived at the #ICAANE in Lyon one day late to some amazing talks! So happy to catch up with friends and colleague from all over the world. And if you are interested in Iron Age Jordan our presentation is on Thursday at 9.30 @paulageorgiade.bsky.social @jessnitschke.bsky.social

Understanding plaster production in Palaepaphos–Hadjiabdoullah, Cyprus, during the Cypro‐Classical period This article discusses the results of analytical work on wall and floor plaster from a secular monument excavated on the plateau of Palaepaphos–Hadjiabdoullah (Cyprus). Excavated within the frame of ....

New article out! Understanding plaster production in Palaepaphos–Hadjiabdoullah, Cyprus, during the Cypro-Classical period– @archaeometry.bsky.social
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

🧬✨ Explore the secrets of the past! Discover how ancient bones and cutting-edge science rewrite human history #archaeology #japan #DNA

journal coverCoverbild: Pontische Amphora des Paris-Malers, Inv. 55.7. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/254814), Bearbeitung: Ausschnitt des Originalbildes und Verwendung eines Farbfilters, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

New issue of Archäologischer Anzeiger 2 Halbband 2024 publications.dainst.org/journals/aa/... @dai-weltweit.bsky.social #openaccess @martalorenzon.bsky.social

trying to finish my new book and I never been so engaged to writing :) Zen works😎

Our new article "From Earth to Eternity" on bitumen production and analysis in Byzantine churches is out! publications.dainst.org/journals/aa/...

Difficult to be cooler than Japanese postal service @japanpost-shop.bsky.social

Morning starts with sunshine and inspiration to write

Archaeological morning #Tama #archaeology #japan

Sakura season in Tokyo 🤩my office view for the next 2 months

@martalorenzon.bsky.social and I are running a fun session at this years' WAC-10 in Darwin Australia! Share widely with anyone who might be interested! #architecture #builtenvironment #networks

⏰ CFP! #WAC10 T16/S07 Entangled Architectures. How do human and non-human interactions shape the spaces we inhabit? Join us to explore the dynamic relationships between #architecture, landscapes, materials, and more! #Archaeology #BuiltEnvironment #WAC2025 shorturl.at/pIuUv

⏰ CFP! #WAC10 T16/S07 Entangled Architectures. How do human and non-human interactions shape the spaces we inhabit? Join us to explore the dynamic relationships between #architecture, landscapes, materials, and more! #Archaeology #BuiltEnvironment #WAC2025 shorturl.at/pIuUv

Did you know that ancient mud bricks hold the secrets of civilizations long gone? These humble materials built cities thousands of years ago, preserving snapshots of daily life. They’re proof that innovation doesn’t need to be complex to change the world.

#Archaeology #History #MudBrick

Luc Vrydaghs presenting recent developments in phytoliths in thin section as part of the #buildinginnewlands #konefoundation #archaeology #soilscience #environmental

We mourn the passing of Colin Renfrew. It was a privilege to engage with someone who had transformed our understanding of European and Aegean prehistory & who also embodied such intellectual curiosity and kindness. His insights were as inspiring as his humility was disarming. RIP

ICOM-ICMAH Conference in full swing #archaeology #museum #korea

Museums in Korea are fantastic! Full interactive at the national museum in Seoul 😍

Hierarchical organization and skilled workforces for constructing the Tartessic earthen building at Casas del Turuñuelo (Guareña, Spain) Scientific Reports - Hierarchical organization and skilled workforces for constructing the Tartessic earthen building at Casas del Turuñuelo (Guareña, Spain)

⏰New article out in Nature Scientific Reports
! Do you want to know more architecture at Casas del Turuñuelo (Guareña, Spain)? Now you can rdcu.be/dSNFA 😎 Great collaboration with
Benjamin Cutillas Victoria, Ester Rodriguez
& Sebastián Celestino

Just finished my presentation at #DIG #GEGAL for our results of the #buildingsustainability 3 year project
#helsinkiuni #ANEE_Helsinki
DIG is such a fantastic forum to discuss geoarchaeological results

Exploring mudbrick architecture and its re-use in Artaxata, Armenia, during the 1st millennium BC. A... Mudbrick constructions are extremely common in ancient western Asia, including the 1st millennium structures of the southern Caucasus and Armenian highlands. However, in the Caucasus the geoarchaeolog...

Excited to share our latest article published in
@plosone
: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... #plosoneauthor #Archaeology #geoarchaeology #newmethodology
@SuomenAkatemia #HelsinkiUni