About Us

The Institute of Prehistoric and Early Medieval Archeology and Archeology of the Roman Provinces at LMU Munich consists of four professorships, a student association in which students can get involved, and several staff members.

Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology / Prehistoric and Early Medieval Archeology

As the archaeology of Old Europe, Prehistoric and Early Historic Archaeology is a historical and cultural discipline that deals with the archaeological sources of Europe and, at times, neighboring continents, from the first appearance of humans as historical beings in the Paleolithic around 2 million years ago up to the point of sufficient written records in the Early and High Middle Ages. For the most part, this involves cultures without their own written testimonies. Increasingly, however, the archaeology of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period is also being considered as subfields of the discipline.

Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology

Archeology of the Roman Provinces

Provincial Roman Archaeology is understood as a discipline of Classical and historical studies. It deals with the history, material culture, and civilization of the provinces of the Roman Empire, especially those of the Latin-speaking West (e.g. along the Rhine and Danube, in England, France, Spain, and North Africa from Morocco to Libya). The chronological framework is defined by the beginning and end of the military and civil administration of the respective province, i.e. from the late Republic (2nd/1st century BC) to Late Antiquity.

Provincial Roman Archaeology

Students in a work area on the Campus Großhadern/ Martinsried

Students' Association

The student council represents the interests of students towards lecturers and the university and advocates for better study conditions. In addition, it organizes events, offers advice, and helps with questions related to studies and everyday life.

Student Association

A brief overview of the history of the institute

History of the Institute