Nicola Ialongo

Dr. Nicola Ialongo is a prehistoric archaeologist based at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen within the Department of Prehistoric and Early History. His work focuses on the Bronze Age of Europe, particularly examining economic systems through material evidence like balance weights and bullion.

• Specializes in exchange economies of 2nd millennium BCE Europe
• Develops computational tools (e.g., CQARCHAEO) for quantitative analysis
• Active in fieldwork coordination and excavation leadership

Education:

• Graduated from Sapienza – University of Rome (2004)
• PhD in Prehistoric Archaeology, Sapienza (2011)

Research Interests span a multidisciplinary approach to Bronze Age Europe:

• Analyzing weight systems and pre-coinage monetary devices to understand market integration
• Studying sanctuaries and hoards to explore social and economic dynamics
• Establishing chronological frameworks for Italy and the Western Mediterranean
• Investigating landscape archaeology and settlement patterns in Etruria and Sardinia

Recent publications reveal trends in:

• 2025: Quantifying Bronze Age balance systems
• 2024: Exploring economic continuity post-coinage and metal fragmentation practices
• 2023: Questioning gender norms in funerary contexts

Excavation Leadership includes:

• Vice-Director at Monte Croce-Guardia (Marche, 2010–2016)
• Vice-Director at Monte Cimino (Latium, 2010–2016)
• Fieldwork Coordinator at Broglio di Trebisacce (Calabria, 2009–2015)
• Field Director in Sardinian sites (2004–2008)