Scientific Archaeology

Nir Kampf

Staff Scientist: Dr. Nir Kampf

29.08.2016

Materials Science, Scientific Archaeology

To move a heavy statue, try a little water

Manot skull

When Age Matters

26.02.2015

Scientific Archaeology

The precise dating of ancient charcoal found near a skull is helping reveal a unique period in prehistory

Photograph of the cave during excavation; arrow pointing to the hearth.

300,000-Year-Old Hearth Found

27.01.2014

Scientific Archaeology

Microscopic evidence revealed in Weizmann Institute labs shows repeated fire use in the spot over time

(left) Field photograph of two skeletons (adult on left, adolescent on right) during excavation. Photo: E. Gerstein, Haifa University (right) Reconstruction of the double burial at the time of inhumation. The bright veneer inside the grave on the right is partially covered by green plants

Oldest Use of Flowers in Grave Lining

10.07.2013

Scientific Archaeology

Radiocarbon dating at the Weizmann Institute determines the age of flowery graves. A new accelerator will help solve long-standing...

Dr. Elisabetta Boaretto and Prof. Stephen Weiner

New Center Looks to the Past

19.03.2012

Scientific Archaeology

A new Israel-German center combines hi-tech science with archaeology

Mobile Lab at the Archaeological Site in Tel es Safi

Weizmann Institute and Max Planck Society Establish a Joint Center for Archaeology and Anthropology

11.01.2012

Scientific Archaeology

The creation of the Center marks more than five decades of collaboration between the Max Planck Society and the Weizmann Institute

Prof. Stephen Weiner (sitting, second from left) and Dr. Elisabetta Boaretto (standing, fourth from left) with the international team of researchers

Fine China

01.05.2010

Scientific Archaeology

Institute scientists identify the world's oldest pottery

Dr. Ruth Shahack-Gross. Looking for ancient livestock

Past Perfect

01.10.2009

Scientific Archaeology

Microscopic traces of animal dung reveal ancient past

Excavation site of the Natufian cemetery in a cave overlooking Nahal Hilazon in western Galilee

The Witches of Galilee

01.05.2009

Space & Physics, Scientific Archaeology

12,000-year-old grave uncovered in the western Galilee

Countries in the SESAME project

Beaming across the Border

01.05.2006

Space & Physics, Nano Physics, Particle Physics, Structural Biology, Environment, Scientific Archaeology, Technology & Applications

A particle accelerator being built in Jordan may serve to accelerate peace in the region

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