Ingunn Marit Røstad

Ingunn Marit Røstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Archaeology, University of Oslo. She specializes in Iron Age and Merovingian archaeology, focusing on material culture, jewellery, and cultural transitions in Scandinavia. Her research integrates archaeological, historical, and artistic analyses to explore identity, trade networks, and ritual practices.

Research Interests: Her work examines ornamental brooches, elite status markers, and regional dynamics in prehistoric Norway. Key themes include the Åker Treasure, Viking-Age jewellery traditions, and cross-cultural interactions during the Migration Period. She has contributed to studies on settlement patterns, funerary practices, and the symbolic meanings of artefacts.

Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize the Åker site's significance as an Iron Age centre, Merovingian metalwork provenance, and gender roles through brooch symbolism. She engages with broader debates on archaeological methodology and historical continuity.

Awards & Recognition: No specific awards listed, but her contributions to Viking-Age studies and Scandinavian archaeology are notable within academic circles.

Projects & Roles: She is affiliated with the Centre for Viking-Age Studies (ViS) and contributed to the Internationales Sachsensymposion. Her research bridges archaeological theory and material analysis, often involving collaborative projects on regional and pan-Scandinavian contexts.