EPJ Plus Focus Point Issue: Advances in Analytical Techniques for Archaeological Potteries

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Published on 02 September 2025

Guest Editors: Simona Raneri, Remy Chapoulie, Florence Liard and Mohammadamin Emami

The Focus Point "Advances in Analytical Techniques for Archaeological Potteries" collects a selection of peer-reviewed papers originally presented at the 16th European Conference on Ancient Ceramics (EMAC, Pisa, June 2023), an occasion to dicuss the latest advances in the scientific analysis of archaeological potteries.

This biennial event fosters dialogue between scholars in the humanities and in the natural sciences. It explores a wide range of topics in a global perspective, with studies on ancient ceramics from China to South America that approach questions of production, use, and post-depositional alteration. This thematic collection aims to present original research that highlights recent advances in analytical techniques for the study of archaeological ceramics, with particular emphasis on methodological innovations, novel approaches, and scientific advances in the development of analytical techniques and protocols.

All articles are available here and are freely accessible until 31 October 2025. For further information, read the Editorial.