Our research uses analytical methods from the earth sciences to address key questions in archaeological science.
We focus on the deep history of Indigenous cultures in Australia and worldwide. The Archaeological Science cluster, led by Professor Rachel Popelka-Filcoff, Rock Art Australia Minderoo Chair in Archaeological Science, brings together dating techniques, geochemical, paleomagnetic, mineralogical and isotopic analyses, palynology and geomicrobiological methods to bear on important problems of the deep history of Indigenous cultures in Australia and elsewhere.
Our interdisciplinary work spans cultures and geography to understand key questions around the age, history, provenance, technology and composition of cultural heritage materials and sites and those who created them, and brings together scientists, humanities and social science scholars and communities.
Contact
For enquiries, please email Professor Rachel Popelka-Filcoff – archaeo-science@unimelb.edu.au
