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

Joined January 2017
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25 Apr 2025
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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20 Dec 2024
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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19 Dec 2024
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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5 Nov 2024
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: buff.ly/4hKNxMS #Archaeology #Palaeolithic
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22 Oct 2024
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. 🌱🗓️ buff.ly/48ffQOS
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16 Oct 2024
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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1 Oct 2024
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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1 Oct 2024
The visit was also a unique opportunity for the team to discuss with an expert in lithic technology.
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27 Sep 2024
📜 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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27 Sep 2024
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 👉 buff.ly/3ZFVV9O

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27 Sep 2024
Tomasso et al (2024): Exploring the link between plant minerals and wear formation on stone tools through experimentation: a view from the wetland 👉 buff.ly/4eImkIn

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25 Sep 2024
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! buff.ly/4e7UdlT
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23 Sep 2024
🚨 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" 🏹🔍 buff.ly/3ZF7aPT
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21 Sep 2024
🎉 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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20 Sep 2024
"Happening now! Traceolab's INSTONE Workshop on non-flint materials has just kicked off!"
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27 Aug 2024
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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27 Aug 2024
📅 **Deadline:** September 30, 2024 📧 **Apply Now by sending your proposal to inspire.traceolab@uliege.be 🔗 :Learn More & Apply: (buff.ly/3MpqzfL)

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26 Aug 2024
🚨 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: buff.ly/3VVTjSM. #INSTONE
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29 Jul 2024
Happening Now! The ongoing SAPEX project is taking place under a beautiful blue sky! 🌞 Learn more: buff.ly/3zW03Yg
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