Archaeometry, while a broad discipline, is an important area of geoscience research, often seeking to not only utilise existing methodologies, but also pioneer new methods or approaches which often have interdisciplinary applications. Recent advances in the field across many sub-disciplines such as pigment research, conservation, paleoclimate reconstructions, mineral magnetism and dating have resulted in high-impact publications, and new insights into our understanding of the past. The interdisciplinary nature of archaeometry often means those working on novel, or interesting applications of geoscience methods can miss the opportunity to benefit from the knowledge of others working at the forefront of methods development in the field.

This session aims to bring together researchers working on novel methods or applications of methods to discuss recent advances in provenance studies, conservation, paleoclimate reconstructions and dating. We particularly welcome contributions addressing geoscience applications in pigment and materials research.

We invite contributions where geoscience methods are used to answer archaeological questions, in particular new applications, innovative approaches and novel methods are especially welcome.

The session will provide a forum to bring together those working at the forefront of their field, bringing together those bridging archaeometry and geoscience to exchange ideas, compare approaches, identify common challenges and foster new opportunities for collaborations.