Call for Papers for the Conference "Experimental Archaeology" - Edinburgh, 15th - 16th November 2008

The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University ofEdinburgh is pleased to announce a forthcoming conference on Experimental Archaeology.

The conference will be held over the weekend of 15th-16th November 2008 and will comprise a day of papers and discussions at the Archaeology building on Saturday followed, on Sunday, by a trip to the Scottish Crannog Centre on Loch Tay where delegates will be able to visit anexperimental re-construction of a crannog and take part on variousassociated activities.
The use of experiment in archaeology provides a scientific theoretical structure within which various strands of evidence can be united in asystematic methodology.

These strands of evidence can comprise informationfrom ethnography, craft skills, technological expertise and archaeologicaldata as well as phenomenological and educational studies.
Papers and posters are invited on the following key themes that are suggested as a focus for presentations though not as a limitation on them:
Key Themes:
• The role of experiment in archaeological interpretation and research.
• Understanding technology in ancient society.
• The role of experiment in public archaeology and "Living archaeology"centres: the case for greater academic involvement
• Case studies of current projects

Format of the Conference Weekend:

• Saturday
• 9:00-17:00: conference papers and discussions. Teas/coffees will beprovided.
• 17:00-18:00: discussion of conference themes and future conferences.
• 19:00 onwards: an evening meal will be arranged at a local restaurant - cost to be covered by delegates. Please indicate on your registration formif you would like to participate.

• Sunday
10:00-18:00 trip to the Scottish Crannog Centre on Loch Tay.
This is currently being arranged and will require a minimum of 30 participants togo ahead. Please indicate on your application form if you would like toparticipate.Conference fees:

• Cost of teas/coffee and conference booklet: £7:00

• Cost of Sunday excursion to Loch Tay: £17.00
Conference Venue:Archaeology School of History, Classics and ArchaeologyThe University of Edinburgh
The Old High School12 Infirmary Street EDINBURGH EH11LT
Contacts:
Dr Gordon Thomas
Mr Graham Ritchie
Ms Lizzie Corey-Lopez
Mr Riley Snyder

experimentalconference@ed.ac.uk

Full details and application forms can be found at: www.shca.ed.ac.uk/conferences/experimental_arch08/