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Department of Archaeology
A world-renowned department, exploring the breadth of the human past and pioneering a future in sustainable heritage.
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Groundbreaking research tackling global issues.
At York, we combine cultural approaches and scientific analysis. We challenge issues from the origins of human behaviour to contemporary heritage management.
Our research has taken us from Yorkshire - the Mesolithic site of Star Carr - to international projects in Africa, through to innovations in digital heritage.
We host several international research centres producing impactful research across the breadth of archaeological and heritage study.
Our Department is recognised internationally as one of the best places to study archaeology and heritage and we tackle global issues that are both important and challenging. I really love working at York, not only because staff are so passionate about their work but also because the Department of Archaeology is a really friendly place to be!
Stephanie Wynne-Jones, Head of Department
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The ‘rubbish’ left behind at a deserted medieval village in an isolated area of Yorkshire could hold clues about how societies achieve long-term ‘green’ prosperity, new research suggests.
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Mohammed Alhusayni graduated with a BA in Archaeology and Heritage in 2025 and is currently studying for an MA in Cultural Heritage Management in the Department. Alongside his studies, he has been working as a Partner and Archaeological Consultant for the Cries in the Desert collaborative film and sound installation, produced and directed by artists Neil Musson, Jono Retallick and Jon Bilbrough. The project forms part of AlUla Arts Festival and was supported by the British Council and The Royal Commission of AlUla.
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There has always been a presumption in heritage management, that buried archaeological remains held value in the form of future research potential. But what if those deposits were contaminated with microplastics? Would such contamination require us to rethink this preservation paradigm?
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Hunter-gatherers cooked complex plant and meat dishes earlier than previously suggested, study shows
Early hunter-gatherers across Northern and Eastern Europe developed complex culinary tastes and were expert botanists and creative cooks, a new study has revealed.
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