Matthew Liebmann

Matthew Liebmann is the Peabody Professor of American Archaeology and Department Chair at Harvard University's Department of Anthropology. His research focuses on North American Archaeology, particularly the Southwest US, examining colonialism, Indigenous resistance, and NAGPRA repatriation practices. Since 2001, he has collaborated with the Pueblo of Jemez, emphasizing community-driven archaeology and tribal sovereignty.

His work bridges historical archaeology, postcolonial critique, and collaborative methodologies. Notable publications include Revolt: An Archaeological History of Pueblo Resistance and Revitalization in 17th Century New Mexico (2012) and co-edited volumes like Archaeology and the Postcolonial Critique (2008). Recent studies address fire regimes, Indigenous land management, and colonial impacts on demographics.

Liebmann’s research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating environmental data with ethnohistoric records. He has held roles as Tribal Archaeologist and NAGPRA Program Director at the Jemez Department of Natural Resources, reflecting his commitment to Indigenous-led scholarship.