Archaeological Laboratories
The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (AHKR) hosts three specialised laboratories that form a central part of its research infrastructure. The laboratories support teaching, student-active learning, and research-based analytical work, and provide facilities for handling, documenting and interpreting archaeological material.
About
The laboratories at AHKR are an integral part of the department’s commitment to research-based teaching and practice-oriented learning. They provide students at all levels with access to essential equipment and facilities for independent work and collaboration with academic staff.
Through active use of the laboratories, the connection between theory and practice is strengthened, and students gain hands-on experience with key methods and workflows in the discipline. At the same time, the laboratories constitute an important infrastructure for research projects at the department.
Archaeological Dry Lab
The Archaeological Dry Lab is designed for digital documentation and analysis of archaeological material. The laboratory is equipped with computers featuring relevant specialist software, as well as microscopes for detailed examination.
The lab is used in both teaching and research, providing students and researchers with tools for recording, processing and analysing finds. It serves as an important arena for methodological training and the development of analytical skills.
Wet Lab (Basement Laboratory)
The Wet Lab is specially adapted for the cleaning, treatment and analysis of archaeological material that requires water or controlled conditions. It is also used for the safe and appropriate temporary storage of finds.
The facilities support practical work with a wide range of material types and play a key role in the initial processing of archaeological finds following fieldwork.
Zooarchaeological Lab
The Zooarchaeological Lab is dedicated to the analysis of animal bones and other biological materials from archaeological contexts. The lab is equipped for identification, classification and comparative study of faunal remains.
It supports both research and teaching in zooarchaeology and related fields, contributing to knowledge about past diets, resource use, and environmental conditions.
Rules and guidelines
- Do not consume food or drink in the lab
- The lab is a working area only
- Be respectful to other people working in the lab
- Personal conversations and phone calls need to take place outside the lab
- Bachelor students need to contact the program coordinator for access
- Master students will have designated hours of access
- Student access gives access to general equipment only!
- General equipment is any equipment that is located in the lab room, and not otherwise labelled.
- Computers with relevant software
- Basic camera and scanning equipment
- Basic microscope (Define)
- Weights and scales - Specialized equipment is stored in storage room or otherwise labelled “Specialized equipment”
- Inquiries about available items located in storage can be sent to post@ahkr.uib.no
- Clean all tools, other equipment and the work area after you finish your work
- Equipment has to be returned to the same place from where it was taken
- Equipment settings have to be reverted to default setting after use (NB! This is especially important for camera and microscope settings)
- Make sure you only use equipment for designated uses
- If a piece of equipment is missing, broken, or does not work, report it to Ramona or Karen
- In case of computer problems, please contact: https://it.uib.no/IKT_for_studenter (external link)
- Make sure to enter all information required into the lab logbook. Specify which equipment you used, name, date and time
People
Academic contact
Administrative contact
Marit Matthiessen Senior executive officer
Zarko Tankosic Project manager