Archeologia technica is a peer-reviewed archaeological journal dedicated to the study of ancient, medieval, and modern technologies, with a particular focus on the technological processes that shaped material culture in Europe. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary research linking archaeology, archaeometry, history, architectural–historical surveys, materials science, and experimental approaches.
The journal welcomes contributions that address, among others, the following areas:
- Archaeometallurgy: research on iron, non-ferrous metals, production techniques, smelting, refining, forging, and metallurgical waste.
- Experimental archaeology: reconstructions and practical experiments aimed at understanding historical technologies, tools, production processes, and craft traditions.
- Technological analyses of artefacts: macroscopic, microscopic, chemical, and physical examinations that reveal manufacturing methods, raw materials, use-wear, and chaîne opératoire.
- History of technology: studies of technological development, craft organisation, workshop practices, and the socio-economic context of production.
- Architectural–historical surveys of industrial and technical structures: analyses of factories, workshops, mills, and other immovable relicts of industrial heritage, with emphasis on construction techniques, building phases, structural transformations, and documentation of architectural features.
- Studies on production sites and technical facilities: investigations focused on the functional and operational aspects of workshops, furnaces, kilns, forges, and other technical installations, including workflow, production processes, and material throughput.
- Archaeological science and interdisciplinary methods: radiochemistry, petrography, mineralogy, 3D documentation, digital modelling, and other analytical techniques applied to technological questions.
Archeologia technica seeks to promote research that contributes to a better understanding of past technologies and their role in human societies. The journal encourages methodological innovation, transparent experimental work, and collaboration across disciplines.