Aleix Eixea Vilanova

Aleix Eixea Vilanova is a researcher in the Department of Prehistory, Archeology and Ancient History at the University of Valencia, specializing in Paleolithic archaeology with a focus on the Mediterranean region of the Iberian Peninsula. His work primarily examines Middle and Upper Paleolithic sites in Valencia and Alicante provinces, with significant contributions to understanding Neanderthal habitats and technological transitions.

His research expertise encompasses multiple specialized areas:

• Paleolithic Archaeology - particularly Middle and Upper Paleolithic transitions
• Archaeozoology and faunal analysis
• Taphonomy and site formation processes
• Lithic technology and raw material analysis
• Spatial organization of Paleolithic sites
• Neanderthal behavior and adaptation

Eixea Vilanova's methodological approach combines detailed technological analysis of lithic materials with zooarchaeological studies to reconstruct past human behaviors and environmental contexts. His recent publications demonstrate continued engagement with advanced methodologies for characterizing archaeological materials, particularly in sites like Cova Foradada and Aljezares. His work frequently appears in prominent Spanish archaeological journals including Levantine Prehistory Archive, Zubía, and Lucentum.

His collaborative research with scholars like Valentín Villaverde Bonilla and Alfred Sanchis Serra has significantly contributed to understanding the Middle Paleolithic sequence in Mediterranean Iberia, particularly regarding raw material procurement strategies, spatial organization of sites, and Neanderthal subsistence patterns. His publication record spanning from 2008 to 2024 reflects consistent scholarly productivity in his specialized field.