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Tomas Konig is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University in Bratislava. He has been a member of the department since 2007 and served as Deputy Head from 2011 to 2018. He is also a member of the Academic Senate and holds a professional certificate for archaeological monument research.
Education:
- PhD in Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University (2007), Dissertation: 'Development of Early Medieval Settlement in the Lower Váh'
- Studies in Archaeology-History, Faculty of Arts, Comenius University (1996–2001)
His research focuses on medieval and prehistoric archaeology, particularly the development of settlements, urban formation, and ceramic production in southwestern Slovakia. He specializes in the Hallstatt, early medieval, and Great Moravian periods. His work integrates field archaeology with historical and cultural analysis to understand settlement patterns and cultural identity in the Danube region.
The recent publications show a strong trend in early medieval urbanism, elite settlements, and the territorial extent of Great Moravia, particularly in Nitra and the Central Danube region. His work combines excavation data with historical sources to reconstruct urban topography and social-political structures. Subfields include Slavic archaeology, cultural contacts, and material culture studies.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Certificate of special professional competence for monument research in archaeological field (since 2009)
Advising and Grants: Tomas Konig has served as principal investigator on multiple VEGA research projects, including studies on urban formation in Bratislava and ceramic production in early medieval Slovakia. He has also acted as deputy principal investigator on Celtic pottery research. While no formal students are listed, he contributes to academic training through fieldwork and departmental advising roles.
Labs and Teams: He has led field teams in numerous rescue and research excavations across Slovakia, including sites in Nitra, Senec, Komárno, and Bratislava. His work is closely integrated with the Department of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology’s research initiatives and academic governance through the Faculty of Arts.
