Arkadiusz Marciniak

Arkadiusz Marciniak is a Full Professor of Archaeology at the Faculty of Archaeology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland. He specializes in the development of early farming communities in western Asia and central Europe, particularly the transformative processes of the Late Neolithic transition. His work emphasizes the demise of the Near Eastern Neolithic and the emergence of new societal structures. Marciniak has directed excavations at the Late Neolithic settlement of Çatalhöyük since 2001, contributing significantly to understanding prehistoric lifeways.

His academic career includes roles at institutions such as Flinders University (Associate Professor), Stanford University (Visiting Professor), and the Humboldt Research Foundation (Fellow). He holds a Humboldt Fellowship and a Senior Fulbright Fellowship, reflecting his international scholarly engagement.

Research interests span zooarchaeology, Neolithic archaeology, archaeological theory, and heritage pedagogy. Notable awards include Corresponding Membership in the Polish Academy of Sciences (2020) and recognition for educational projects in the Erasmus+ program. His publications explore topics like subsistence practices, genetic kinship in ancient populations, and climatic impacts on early farming communities.

Marciniak’s contributions to heritage preservation and public outreach include leadership roles in UNESCO’s Human Evolution thematic program and pedagogical innovations in archaeological education.