Ernst Pohl

Dr. Ernst Pohl is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn. His work focuses on the archaeology of Central Europe, high mountain regions, and Mongolia, particularly the ancient capital of Karakorum.

Research Interests: Ernst Pohl specializes in the archaeology of the 1st millennium AD, with extensive fieldwork in high mountain areas such as the Himalayas (Nepal) and Mongolia. His research includes urban archaeology, craft production, topographic mapping, and cultural heritage collections. He has led interdisciplinary projects integrating natural and humanities collections.

Project and Publication Trends: His recent work centers on digital documentation of university collections and the archaeological investigation of Karakorum and its hinterland. Publications reflect a blend of excavation reports, material analysis, and non-invasive survey techniques, showing a consistent focus on Central Asian urbanism and cross-cultural exchange.

• Scientific Awards:
• Honorary doctorate, Mongolian Academy of Sciences (2010)
• President of the German-Mongolian Society (2012–2019)

Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, Dr. Pohl has led major funded research projects including those supported by the Gerda Henkel Stiftung, German Research Foundation (DFG), and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). He was Principal Investigator in the "Die Sammlungen – ein Kosmos" project, building a shared database for scientific collections.

Labs and Teams: He has been a core member of the Mongolian-German Karakorum Expedition and the Nepal-German High Mountain Archaeology Project. His collaborative work involves international teams and interdisciplinary approaches, integrating archaeology with dendrochronology, ceramics analysis, and digital curation.