Martin Bartelheim

Martin Bartelheim is a Professor for Prehistoric Archaeology at the Institute for Pre- and Protohistory and Medieval Archaeology of the Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen since May 2008. His research focuses on the archaeology of Metal Ages in Europe and the Mediterranean, particularly examining socioeconomic aspects of prehistoric societies and metallurgical systems.

• Studied Archaeology, American Archaeology, Ethnology, and Medieval History at Freie Universität Berlin (1985-1993)
• PhD in 1995 from Freie Universität Berlin
• Habilitation in 2005 from Freie Universität Berlin

His research interests span:

• Metallurgy and its societal impact
• Settlement archaeology in Mediterranean and European contexts
• Cultural interactions and resource distribution
• Chronological frameworks for prehistoric cultures

His fieldwork includes:

• Excavations at Kaleburnu/Vasili (Cyprus) since 2005
• Metallurgical studies in the Erzgebirge and Iberian Peninsula
• Interdisciplinary collaborations on water resource systems

His academic contributions involve:

• Key roles in SFB 1070 ResourceCultures (2013-2025)
• Editorial board memberships for journals like Archaeologické Rozhledy and Památky Archeologické
• Monograph series ResourcenKulturen and Anatolian Metal publications