Raiko Krauß

Raiko Krauß is a Professor at the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, specializing in prehistoric and early historical archaeology with a focus on Central and Southeastern Europe. His research spans Neolithic settlements, Copper Age metallurgy, and Bronze Age cultural transformations.

• Member of the German Archaeological Institute (2018)
• Heisenberg Fellow (DFG 2017-2022)
• Recipient of multiple scholarships and honors

His work integrates paleoenvironmental studies, archaeobotany, and material culture analysis, particularly in the Ammer Valley and Balkan regions. He has led international projects on sites like Varna, Bucova Pusta IV, and Movila lui Deciov, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in Neolithisation dynamics, resource cultures, and early metallurgy. He organizes conferences on topics such as the 'Scientific Potential of Anthropological Collections' (2025) and 'Early Neolithic Lifestyles' (2019). Teaching responsibilities include Stone Age archaeology, Neolithic theory, and fieldwork training at Tübingen.

• Research Focus: Neolithic settlements, metallurgy origins, paleoenvironmental reconstruction
• Leadership: International excavation teams, DFG-funded projects
• Publications: Over 147 peer-reviewed works, including monographs on Varna and Ammer Valley