Traceolab

Lab specialized in the study of macro- and microscopic wear traces and residues on prehistoric stone artefacts. University of Liège (BE).

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Merci pour tous les bons moments partagés. Tu vas nous manquer, Pierre.

Thank you for the wonderful moments we shared. We will miss you Pierre.

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Celebrating our colleague Lena for completing her Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship at TraceoLab! Your intelligence and kindness have impacted us all. We look forward to your future successes! 🎉 #CareerMilestone #ResearchExcellence

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An unforgettable experience for our lab! 🧬✨We had the privilege to meet Dr. Svante Pääbo, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine 2022 for his pioneering work on the Neanderthal genome. 🧬It was an incredible opportunity to discuss our research with him.

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We're excited to share the launch of "Guildford Fire Station: Excavation of a Late Upper Palaeolithic Campsite in the River Wey Valley, Surrey," co-authored by Sonja Tomasso & Veerle Rots. Download it here: https://t.co/uEqkhEh7yh #Archaeology #Palaeolithic

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Our latest research in PLOS ONE explores how weathering and burial processes impact stone tool residues in temperate environments. It features the first biweekly monitoring of residue weathering over a year and a long-term burial analysis. 🌱🗓️ https://t.co/ZTeEr7Dgv7

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Today, as part of the SAPEX project, we had the privilege of working with Master Craftsman Harold Lamon, a true expert in green woodworking. It's been an incredible experience learning from a true master! #experimentalarchaeology #SPURULiege

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The visit was also a unique opportunity for the team to discuss with an expert in lithic technology.

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Last week, we had the honor of welcoming Pierre-Jean Texier (Emeritus Research Director, CNRS - UMR LAMPEA) to our lab, where he shared his immense experience and skills as part of an experiment on blade production.

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Tomasso et al (2024): Exploring the link between plant minerals and wear formation on stone tools through experimentation: a view from the wetland 👉 https://t.co/szG2Vq2Ve6

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📜 Exciting news from the Stone Age History of Clothing conference in Halle/Saale, Germany! Veerle Rots, Sonja Tomasso, and Dries Cnuts presented their research on plant working : "Functional Approaches to Understand Plant Processing and Fibre Technology in the Paleolithic."

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If you're interested in exploring this fascinating research further, check out TraceoLab’s recent publications on this topic:

Conard & Rots (2024): Rope making in the Aurignacian of Central Europe more than 35,000 years ago 👉 https://t.co/at7PYmIvs1

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Our latest study explores how wetland plants, rich in minerals like silica, shape wear patterns on stone tools using a combined approach of botany, experimental archaeology, and traceology!

https://t.co/j5vGS8K4T4

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🚨 New Publication Alert from TraceoLab!

Excited to share our latest research by Christian Lepers, Justin Coppe and Veerle Rots:
"The Propulsion Phase of Spear-Throwers and its Implications for Understanding Prehistoric Weaponry" 🏹🔍 https://t.co/ZhoUcQqiZJ

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🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who made the INSTONE Workshop on Non-Flint Materials a success! 🙌

Special shoutout to the speakers for their insightful presentations & to the audience for your active participation. Your engagement made it a truly memorable event!

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"Happening now! Traceolab's INSTONE Workshop on non-flint materials has just kicked off!"

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📅 **Deadline:** September 30, 2024
📧 **Apply Now by sending your proposal to [email protected]
🔗 :Learn More & Apply: (https://t.co/bCLtNt7Jl1)

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FIRST CALL FOR EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS to get support from INSPIRE!!

Are you passionate about prehistoric archaeology and eager to advance your research with experimental approaches? INSPIRE @ Liège is here to support your lithic-focused projects! More info below:

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💡 **Why Apply?**

- Get unparalleled expertise and support from TraceoLab & Prehistomuseum for your research.
- Collaborate with leading professionals in the field.

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🚨 The INSTONE Workshop is just around the corner! If you're interested in attending, make sure to register by 10 September. 📅 For more details and to check out the full program, scan the poster's QR code or click the following link: https://t.co/OSC3Aqa4w1. #INSTONE

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Happening Now! The ongoing SAPEX project is taking place under a beautiful blue sky! 🌞 Learn more: https://t.co/Rrtr8wSDa1