Elisabeth Nowotny

Elisabeth Nowotny is a Researcher at the Center for Museum Collections Management, University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work focuses on early medieval archaeology, particularly burial practices, rural settlement patterns, and cultural heritage. She leads EU-funded projects like HistoGenes (2020–2026) and I-CULT (2017–2021), integrating genetic, archaeological, and historical data.

Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding Eastern Central Europe’s transformation from late antiquity to the medieval period. Key areas include Migration Period hygiene practices, Lombard and Hunnic material culture, and the socio-cultural dynamics of rural settlements.

Publications span archaeological analyses, burial site interpretations, and heritage management. Projects highlight collaboration across borders, linking academic research with public engagement through exhibitions and educational initiatives.

Notable contributions include studies on Thunau am Kamp’s early medieval burial sites and the Katzelsdorf hoard, advancing knowledge of weapon typology and textile culture. Her work bridges archaeological evidence with broader historical narratives, emphasizing human-environment interactions and cultural identity formation.