{"id":21704,"date":"2026-03-17T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geowiss.uni-mainz.de\/institut-fuer-geowissenschaften\/geoarchaeologie\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:31:12","slug":"geoarchaeologie","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.geowiss.uni-mainz.de\/en\/institut-fuer-geowissenschaften\/geoarchaeologie\/","title":{"rendered":"Geoarchaeology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n<\/jgu-base-anchornavigation>\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n
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Geoarchaeology is the application of geological knowledge to archaeological sites. The Geoarchaeology Work Group in Mainz focuses primarily on the ancient culture of the Mediterranean region, particularly the Roman period. We specialize in researching ancient water supply systems such as aqueducts and the application of geological methods in antiquity. Our main task is the investigation of calcareous deposits in ancient aqueducts, water mills, lifting installations, and baths using fabric analysis and geochemical procedures. From these deposits, we obtain information about ancient water management, societal changes, the environment and climate of antiquity, as well as earthquakes. In addition to this core area, we research the use of building stones and quarrying operations in antiquity, the properties of Roman concrete, and attempt to reconstruct the understanding of geology and engineering among prospectors, architects, and engineers of antiquity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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